2008 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2011 Audi R8
To start off, 2011 Audi R8 is newer by 3 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 5,200 cc (10 cylinders), 2011 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 2011 Audi R8 (530 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Freelander. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Freelander. 2011 Audi R8 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. 2011 Audi R8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Land Rover Freelander | 2011 Audi R8 | |
Make | Land Rover | Audi |
Model | Freelander | R8 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 5200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 525 HP |
Torque | 400 Nm | 530 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automated manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4435 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1245 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2649 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 90 L |