2008 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2005 Lotus Exige
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 Lotus Exige. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lotus Exige would be higher. At 2,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 920 kg more than 2005 Lotus Exige.
Because 2008 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Lotus Exige. 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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Exige. (400 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Freelander | 2005 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Land Rover | Lotus |
Model | Freelander | Exige |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 2998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 396 HP |
Torque | 401 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2310 mm |