2008 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2013 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2013 Honda Odyssey is newer by 5 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 233 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 2013 Honda Odyssey. 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 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Odyssey. (339 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Odyssey. 2013 Honda Odyssey 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. 2013 Honda Odyssey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Freelander | 2013 Honda Odyssey | |
| Make | Land Rover | Honda |
| Model | Freelander | Odyssey |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2179 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 245 HP |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 2003 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5152 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1737 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |
