2008 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2012 Nissan NV
To start off, 2012 Nissan NV 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan NV is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan NV weights approximately 896 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 Nissan NV. 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 Nissan NV (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Freelander. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan NV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Freelander. 2012 Nissan NV 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 Nissan NV will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Land Rover Freelander | 2012 Nissan NV | |
Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
Model | Freelander | NV |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2178 cc | 5600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 317 HP |
Torque | 400 Nm | 521 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 2666 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 6111 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 2156 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3711 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 106 L |