2007 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Land Rover Freelander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 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 @ 5750 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Freelander. (109 HP @ 1750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1017 kg more than 2007 Land Rover Freelander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 @ 3500 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Freelander. (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Freelander | 2008 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Land Rover | Land Rover |
| Model | Freelander | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1950 cc | 4197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 391 HP |
| Engine RPM | 1750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 159 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.7 seconds | 7.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 2632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2200 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 16 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 88 L |
