2008 Honda Pilot vs. 2004 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2008 Honda Pilot 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Pilot (244 HP) has 70 more horse power than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. (174 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Pilot weights approximately 428 kg more than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. 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, 2008 Honda Pilot (326 Nm) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. (240 Nm). This means 2008 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Pilot | 2004 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Honda | Land Rover |
| Model | Pilot | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 174 HP |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1582 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 64 L |
