2008 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2009 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2009 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Land Rover Freelander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Land Rover Freelander would be higher. 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 645 kg more than 2009 Mazda RX-8.
Because 2008 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mazda RX-8. 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 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda RX-8. (140 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda RX-8. 2009 Mazda RX-8 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. 2009 Mazda RX-8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Land Rover Freelander | 2009 Mazda RX-8 | |
Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
Model | Freelander | RX-8 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 1308 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 108 HP |
Torque | 400 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 61 L |