2008 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2012 Lexus LS
To start off, 2012 Lexus LS 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lexus LS weights approximately 253 kg more than 2008 Land Rover Freelander.
Because 2008 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Lexus LS. 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, 2012 Lexus LS (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Freelander. (401 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Freelander. 2012 Lexus LS 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. 2012 Lexus LS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Freelander | 2012 Lexus LS | |
| Make | Land Rover | Lexus |
| Model | Freelander | LS |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2179 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 380 HP |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 497 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 2023 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5179 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3091 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 84 L |
