2008 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2009 Nissan NP300
To start off, 2009 Nissan NP300 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 2,486 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Nissan NP300 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 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan NP300. (304 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan NP300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Freelander | 2009 Nissan NP300 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
| Model | Freelander | NP300 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2178 cc | 2486 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 131 HP |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |
