2008 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2008 Nissan Micra
To start off, both 2008 Land Rover Freelander and 2008 Nissan Micra were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 726 kg more than 2008 Nissan Micra.
Because 2008 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Nissan Micra. 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 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Micra. (128 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Micra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Freelander | 2008 Nissan Micra | |
| Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
| Model | Freelander | Micra |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2179 cc | 1386 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 87 HP |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1044 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 46 L |
