2008 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2009 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2009 Smart ForTwo 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 2,178 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 2008 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Smart ForTwo. 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 279 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (121 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Freelander | 2009 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Land Rover | Smart |
| Model | Freelander | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2178 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 83 HP |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 81.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 2700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 1870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 33 L |
