2008 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1994 Volvo 440
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Volvo 440. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Volvo 440 would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 680 kg more than 1994 Volvo 440.
Because 2008 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Volvo 440. 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 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Volvo 440. (175 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Volvo 440.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Freelander | 1994 Volvo 440 | |
Make | Land Rover | Volvo |
Model | Freelander | 440 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 1720 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 118 HP |
Torque | 400 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 83.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 8.1:1 |
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 | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |