2004 GMC Safari vs. 2008 Land Rover Freelander

To start off, 2008 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 GMC Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 GMC Safari would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 GMC Safari weights approximately 23 kg more than 2008 Land Rover Freelander.

Because 2008 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 GMC Safari. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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 Land Rover Freelander (400 Nm) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 GMC Safari. (339 Nm). This means 2008 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 GMC Safari.

Compare all specifications:

2004 GMC Safari 2008 Land Rover Freelander
Make GMC Land Rover
Model Safari Freelander
Year Released 2004 2008
Body Type Van SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4294 cc 2178 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 191 HP 0 HP
Torque 339 Nm 400 Nm
Engine Bore Size 102 mm 85 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88 mm 96 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.2:1 16.5:1
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1793 kg 1770 kg
Vehicle Length 4830 mm 4500 mm
Vehicle Height 1910 mm 1910 mm
Wheelbase Size 2830 mm 2670 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.1 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 102 L 68 L


 

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