2005 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 2,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Freelander (175 HP) has 67 more horse power than 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (108 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
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 Suzuki Grand Vitara (250 Nm) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (240 Nm). This means 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Land Rover | Suzuki |
| Model | Freelander | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 17.6:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 66 L |
