2008 Chevrolet Vivant vs. 2007 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Vivant 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Vivant is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 165 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Vivant.
Because 2007 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Chevrolet Vivant. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Land Rover Freelander (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Vivant. (183 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Vivant.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Vivant | 2007 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
| Model | Vivant | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 109 HP |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 154 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.7 seconds | 14.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
