2008 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2008 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe 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 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 649 kg more than 2008 Land Rover Freelander.
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 Chevrolet Tahoe (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Freelander. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Freelander. 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe 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 Tahoe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2008 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
| Model | Tahoe | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5326 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 284 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2419 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.9 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 68 L |
