2002 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2008 Nissan Primera
To start off, 2008 Nissan Primera 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Land Rover Freelander (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Primera. (114 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Primera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Primera weights approximately 16 kg more than 2002 Land Rover Freelander.
Because 2002 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Nissan Primera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Land Rover Freelander will offer significantly more control. 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, 2002 Land Rover Freelander (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Primera. (163 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Primera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Land Rover Freelander | 2008 Nissan Primera | |
| Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
| Model | Freelander | Primera |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1416 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2690 mm |
