2008 GMC Acadia vs. 2004 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2008 GMC Acadia is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Land Rover Freelander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Land Rover Freelander would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 GMC Acadia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 GMC Acadia (275 HP) has 100 more horse power than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. (175 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 298 kg more than 2008 GMC Acadia.
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 GMC Acadia (340 Nm) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. (240 Nm). This means 2008 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 GMC Acadia | 2004 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | GMC | Land Rover |
| Model | Acadia | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 175 HP |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2142 kg | 2440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 64 L |
