2008 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2012 Tata Safari
To start off, 2012 Tata Safari 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 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Tata Safari weights approximately 150 kg more than 2008 Land Rover Freelander.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Tata Safari. (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Tata Safari.
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2008 Land Rover Freelander | 2012 Tata Safari | |
Make | Land Rover | Tata |
Model | Freelander | Safari |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 2956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 69 HP |
Torque | 401 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2660 mm |