2008 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2006 Smart ForFour
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 Smart ForFour. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Smart ForFour would be higher. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Land Rover Freelander (230 HP) has 167 more horse power than 2006 Smart ForFour. (63 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2006 Smart ForFour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 804 kg more than 2006 Smart ForFour. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Smart ForFour. 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 (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart ForFour. (92 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart ForFour.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Freelander | 2006 Smart ForFour | |
Make | Land Rover | Smart |
Model | Freelander | ForFour |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3192 cc | 1124 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 63 HP |
Torque | 317 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 84.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 47 L |