2008 Nissan Patrol vs. 2012 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Nissan Patrol. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Nissan Patrol would be higher. At 2,953 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Patrol. (156 HP @ 2000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 352 kg more than 2008 Nissan Patrol. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Patrol. (323 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Patrol.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Nissan Patrol | 2012 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Nissan | Land Rover |
| Model | Patrol | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.9:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2280 kg | 2632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 24.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 68 L |
