2008 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer is newer by 2 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 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer (237 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2008 Land Rover Freelander. (230 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer 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 150 kg more than 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer.
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, 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer (343 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Freelander. (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Freelander. 2008 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer has manual transmission. 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Freelander | 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Freelander | Lancer |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3192 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 317 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4582 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1516 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2634 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |
