2008 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2003 Nissan Terrano II
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Nissan Terrano II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Nissan Terrano II would be higher. At 2,389 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Nissan Terrano II is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 144 kg more than 2003 Nissan Terrano II.
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 Freelander (401 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Nissan Terrano II. (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Nissan Terrano II.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Freelander | 2003 Nissan Terrano II | |
| Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
| Model | Freelander | Terrano II |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2179 cc | 2389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 116 HP |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1626 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2660 mm |
