2008 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2009 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe would be higher. At 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe (284 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Freelander. (158 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 289 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe.
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 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Freelander. (401 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2009 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
| Model | Tahoe | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| 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 | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2419 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2070 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.9 L/100km | 16 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 68 L |
