2002 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2008 Lexus LS
To start off, 2008 Lexus LS is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Land Rover Freelander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Land Rover Freelander would be higher. At 4,969 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lexus LS (389 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 2002 Land Rover Freelander. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 2002 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lexus LS weights approximately 1085 kg more than 2002 Land Rover Freelander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Lexus LS (522 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 357 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Land Rover Freelander. 2008 Lexus LS has automatic transmission and 2002 Land Rover Freelander has manual transmission. 2002 Land Rover Freelander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Lexus LS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Land Rover Freelander | 2008 Lexus LS | |
Make | Land Rover | Lexus |
Model | Freelander | LS |
Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 4969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 389 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 2485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3100 mm |