2008 Honda FR-V vs. 2002 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2008 Honda FR-V is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Land Rover Freelander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Land Rover Freelander would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda FR-V (123 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2002 Land Rover Freelander. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda FR-V should accelerate faster than 2002 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda FR-V weights approximately 66 kg more than 2002 Land Rover Freelander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda FR-V. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2002 Land Rover Freelander (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda FR-V. (154 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2002 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda FR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda FR-V | 2002 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Honda | Land Rover |
| Model | FR-V | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1668 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 154 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1466 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2560 mm |
