2004 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2008 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Defender is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Land Rover Freelander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Land Rover Freelander would be higher. At 2,495 cc, 2008 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 535 kg more than 2004 Land Rover Freelander.
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 Land Rover Defender (301 Nm) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. (240 Nm). This means 2008 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Land Rover Freelander | 2008 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Land Rover | Land Rover |
Model | Freelander | Defender |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2491 cc | 2495 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 174 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 240 Nm | 301 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 89 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1582 kg | 2117 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3230 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 93 L |