2008 Honda HR-V vs. 2011 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda HR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda HR-V would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Freelander (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2008 Honda HR-V. (122 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda HR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1391 kg more than 2008 Honda HR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Land Rover Freelander (401 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda HR-V. (144 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda HR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda HR-V | 2011 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Honda | Land Rover |
| Model | HR-V | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.6 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1317 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 68 L |
