2008 Honda Element vs. 2005 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2008 Honda Element is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Land Rover Freelander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Land Rover Freelander would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (119 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 46 kg more than 2008 Honda Element.
Because 2005 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Element. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2008 Honda Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Element | 2005 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Honda | Land Rover |
| Model | Element | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1354 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2560 mm |
