2005 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2008 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2008 Smart ForTwo 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 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Freelander (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2008 Smart ForTwo. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2008 Smart ForTwo.
Because 2005 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Smart ForTwo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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 Smart ForTwo (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 Smart ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. 2008 Smart ForTwo has automatic transmission and 2005 Land Rover Freelander has manual transmission. 2005 Land Rover Freelander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Smart ForTwo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Land Rover Freelander | 2008 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Land Rover | Smart |
Model | Freelander | ForTwo |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 2730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 1870 mm |