2008 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2005 Toyota Tacoma
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 Toyota Tacoma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Tacoma would be higher. At 2,688 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 12 kg more than 2005 Toyota Tacoma.
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) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. (248 Nm). This means 2008 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Freelander | 2005 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
Model | Freelander | Tacoma |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 2688 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 164 HP |
Torque | 401 Nm | 248 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 95 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1758 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3250 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 79 L |