2008 Land Rover Defender vs. 2005 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Defender is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Land Rover Freelander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Land Rover Freelander would be higher. At 2,495 cc, 2008 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 Land Rover Defender (301 Nm) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (240 Nm). This means 2008 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Defender | 2005 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Land Rover | Land Rover |
Model | Defender | Freelander |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2489 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 174 HP |
Torque | 301 Nm | 240 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 83 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 64 L |