2008 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix would be higher. At 2,835 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 324 kg more than 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix.
Because 2008 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Land Rover Freelander (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix. (217 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Freelander | 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix | |
Make | Land Rover | Pontiac |
Model | Freelander | Grand Prix |
Year Released | 2008 | 1988 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 2835 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 129 HP |
Torque | 400 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 76 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1446 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |