2008 Jeep Wrangler vs. 2010 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Jeep Wrangler. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Jeep Wrangler would be higher. At 3,777 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Wrangler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jeep Wrangler (196 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2010 Land Rover Freelander. (189 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Wrangler should accelerate faster than 2010 Land Rover Freelander.
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, 2010 Land Rover Freelander (420 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jeep Wrangler. (315 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jeep Wrangler.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jeep Wrangler | 2010 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Jeep | Land Rover |
| Model | Wrangler | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3777 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 196 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2670 mm |
