2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 2004 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Land Rover Freelander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Land Rover Freelander would be higher. At 3,630 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1206 kg more than 2004 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 Range Rover Sport (640 Nm) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. (240 Nm). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 2004 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Land Rover | Land Rover |
| Model | Range Rover Sport | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3630 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 174 HP |
| Torque | 640 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2788 kg | 1582 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 22.3 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 64 L |
