2008 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2009 Saturn Outlook
To start off, 2009 Saturn Outlook 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Saturn Outlook is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Saturn Outlook (281 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2008 Land Rover Freelander. (230 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Saturn Outlook should accelerate faster than 2008 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 485 kg more than 2009 Saturn Outlook.
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, 2009 Saturn Outlook (361 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Freelander. (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Saturn Outlook 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 | 2009 Saturn Outlook | |
| Make | Land Rover | Saturn |
| Model | Freelander | Outlook |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3192 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 281 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 317 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 83 L |
