2008 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2006 Rover 75
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Rover 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Rover 75 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 185 kg more than 2006 Rover 75.
Because 2008 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Rover 75. 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 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Rover 75. (300 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Rover 75.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Freelander | 2006 Rover 75 | |
Make | Land Rover | Rover |
Model | Freelander | 75 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 1951 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 129 HP |
Torque | 400 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 65 L |