2008 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2007 Opel Signum
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Opel Signum. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Opel Signum would be higher. At 3,173 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Opel Signum is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 160 kg more than 2007 Opel Signum.
Because 2008 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Opel Signum. 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 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Signum. (300 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Signum.
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2008 Land Rover Freelander | 2007 Opel Signum | |
Make | Land Rover | Opel |
Model | Freelander | Signum |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 3173 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 208 HP |
Torque | 401 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |