2008 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2005 Mahindra Scorpio
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 Mahindra Scorpio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mahindra Scorpio would be higher. At 2,609 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mahindra Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mahindra Scorpio weights approximately 140 kg more than 2008 Land Rover Freelander.
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 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mahindra Scorpio. (260 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mahindra Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Freelander | 2005 Mahindra Scorpio | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mahindra |
| Model | Freelander | Scorpio |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2179 cc | 2609 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2690 mm |
