2005 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Land Rover Freelander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Land Rover Freelander would be higher. At 4,197 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover (391 HP) has 216 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (175 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2005 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 Range Rover (560 Nm) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (240 Nm). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Freelander | 2008 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Land Rover | Land Rover |
| Model | Freelander | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 4197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 391 HP |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2200 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 88 L |
