2008 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2009 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2009 Nissan Patrol 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 4,758 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 441 kg more than 2009 Nissan Patrol.
Because 2008 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Nissan Patrol. 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, 2009 Nissan Patrol (425 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Freelander. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Freelander. 2009 Nissan Patrol 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 Nissan Patrol will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Land Rover Freelander | 2009 Nissan Patrol | |
Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
Model | Freelander | Patrol |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 4758 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 254 HP |
Torque | 400 Nm | 425 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1329 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2980 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 135 L |