2008 Fiat Punto vs. 2010 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Fiat Punto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Fiat Punto would be higher. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Freelander (229 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Punto. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1687 kg more than 2008 Fiat Punto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Fiat Punto. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Land Rover Freelander (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Punto. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Punto. 2010 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 2008 Fiat Punto has manual transmission. 2008 Fiat Punto will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Punto | 2010 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
Model | Punto | Freelander |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 3192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 229 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 317 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.9 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 2632 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 16 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 70 L |