2008 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2008 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche and 2008 Land Rover Freelander were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche weights approximately 432 kg more than 2008 Land Rover Freelander.
Because 2008 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche. 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 Chevrolet Avalanche (461 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Freelander. (401 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Freelander. 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Freelander has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Freelander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2008 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
| Model | Avalanche | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2202 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 68 L |
