2008 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2007 Pontiac Torrent
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 Torrent. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Pontiac Torrent would be higher. At 3,391 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Pontiac Torrent is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Pontiac Torrent. (285 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Pontiac Torrent.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Freelander | 2007 Pontiac Torrent | |
Make | Land Rover | Pontiac |
Model | Freelander | Torrent |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3192 cc | 3391 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 185 HP |
Torque | 317 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 91.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |