2002 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom 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 6,747 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom (454 HP @ 5350 RPM) has 336 more horse power than 2002 Land Rover Freelander. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom should accelerate faster than 2002 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 1095 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.
Because 2002 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom. 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, 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom (720 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 555 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Land Rover Freelander | 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
| Make | Land Rover | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Freelander | Phantom |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 6747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 454 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5350 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 720 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 2495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3580 mm |
