2006 Honda FR-V vs. 2008 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda FR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda FR-V would be higher. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 304 kg more than 2006 Honda FR-V.
Because 2008 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Honda FR-V. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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 Land Rover Freelander (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda FR-V. (154 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda FR-V. 2008 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 2006 Honda FR-V has manual transmission. 2006 Honda FR-V will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda FR-V | 2008 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Honda | Land Rover |
| Model | FR-V | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1668 cc | 3192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 154 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.4 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1466 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 70 L |
