2008 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2008 Saturn Vue
To start off, both 2008 Land Rover Freelander and 2008 Saturn Vue were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Saturn Vue is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 35 kg more than 2008 Saturn Vue.
Because 2008 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Saturn Vue. 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 Saturn Vue (336 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Freelander. (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Saturn Vue 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 | 2008 Saturn Vue | |
Make | Land Rover | Saturn |
Model | Freelander | Vue |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3192 cc | 3564 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 257 HP |
Torque | 317 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |