2008 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2000 Toyota Avalon
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Avalon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Avalon would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Avalon is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 230 kg more than 2000 Toyota Avalon.
Because 2008 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Toyota Avalon. 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 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Avalon. (289 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Avalon. 2000 Toyota Avalon has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Freelander has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Freelander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Toyota Avalon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Freelander | 2000 Toyota Avalon | |
| Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
| Model | Freelander | Avalon |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2179 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 280 HP |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2730 mm |
