2008 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2007 Saab 03-Sep
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 Saab 03-Sep. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Saab 03-Sep would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Saab 03-Sep is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 165 kg more than 2007 Saab 03-Sep.
Because 2008 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Saab 03-Sep. 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, 2007 Saab 03-Sep (401 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Freelander. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Saab 03-Sep will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Freelander | 2007 Saab 03-Sep | |
| Make | Land Rover | Saab |
| Model | Freelander | 03-Sep |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2179 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 271 HP |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 74.8 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 | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 10.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 58 L |
