2008 Pontiac Grand Prix vs. 2011 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix would be higher. At 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix (200 HP) has 42 more horse power than 2011 Land Rover Freelander. (158 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 2011 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 724 kg more than 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix.
Because 2011 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Land Rover Freelander (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix | 2011 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Pontiac | Land Rover |
| Model | Grand Prix | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3790 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 158 HP |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1352 kg | 2076 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 16.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 68 L |
