2008 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2012 Dacia Logan
To start off, 2012 Dacia Logan is newer by 4 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 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 490 kg more than 2012 Dacia Logan.
Because 2008 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Dacia Logan. 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 (401 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dacia Logan. (160 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dacia Logan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Freelander | 2012 Dacia Logan | |
| Make | Land Rover | Dacia |
| Model | Freelander | Logan |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2179 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |
