2005 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2008 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2008 Toyota Hilux 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 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Freelander (174 HP) has 55 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Hilux. (119 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Hilux.
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 Toyota Hilux (320 Nm) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (240 Nm). This means 2008 Toyota Hilux 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 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
| Model | Freelander | Hilux |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2489 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 174 HP | 119 HP |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 93.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 80 L |
