2008 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix
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 Pontiac Grand Prix. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix would be higher. At 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 423 kg more than 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix.
Because 2008 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix. 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 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix. (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix. 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Freelander has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Freelander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Land Rover Freelander | 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix | |
Make | Land Rover | Pontiac |
Model | Freelander | Grand Prix |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 3790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 260 HP |
Torque | 401 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 86.4 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1347 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |