2008 Saturn Astra 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 Saturn Astra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Saturn Astra would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (189 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2008 Saturn Astra. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2008 Saturn Astra.
Because 2012 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Saturn Astra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (420 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Saturn Astra. (171 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Saturn Astra. 2012 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 2008 Saturn Astra has manual transmission. 2008 Saturn Astra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Saturn Astra | 2012 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Saturn | Land Rover |
Model | Astra | Freelander |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 171 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2670 mm |