2008 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2005 Hyundai Atos
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Hyundai Atos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Hyundai Atos 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 885 kg more than 2005 Hyundai Atos.
Because 2008 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Hyundai Atos. 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 (401 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Atos. (83 Nm @ 2850 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Atos. 2005 Hyundai Atos 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. 2005 Hyundai Atos will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Freelander | 2005 Hyundai Atos | |
| Make | Land Rover | Hyundai |
| Model | Freelander | Atos |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2179 cc | 1085 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 58 HP |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 35 L |
