2008 Fiat 500 vs. 2007 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2008 Fiat 500 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 1,950 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Freelander (109 HP @ 1750 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2008 Fiat 500. (73 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 715 kg more than 2008 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Fiat 500. 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 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat 500. (131 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat 500. 2007 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 2008 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 2008 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat 500 | 2007 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
| Model | 500 | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 154 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.8 seconds | 14.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 60 L |
