2008 Hyundai Accent 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 Hyundai Accent. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Hyundai Accent would be higher. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1567 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Accent.
Because 2011 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Hyundai Accent. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Land Rover Freelander (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Accent. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Accent. 2011 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 2008 Hyundai Accent has manual transmission. 2008 Hyundai Accent will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Hyundai Accent | 2011 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Hyundai | Land Rover |
| Model | Accent | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1341 cc | 3192 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 229 HP |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 71.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 2632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 16 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
