2008 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2013 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2013 Lotus Evora 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. In terms of performance, 2013 Lotus Evora (276 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2008 Land Rover Freelander. (230 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Lotus Evora should accelerate faster than 2008 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 384 kg more than 2013 Lotus Evora.
Because 2008 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Lotus Evora. 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, 2013 Lotus Evora (350 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Freelander. (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2013 Lotus Evora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Freelander. 2008 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 2013 Lotus Evora has manual transmission. 2013 Lotus Evora will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Freelander | 2013 Lotus Evora | |
Make | Land Rover | Lotus |
Model | Freelander | Evora |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 317 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 83 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1386 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1229 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2575 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |