2009 Brilliance BS6 vs. 2008 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2009 Brilliance BS6 is newer by 1 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. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 325 kg more than 2009 Brilliance BS6.
Because 2008 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Brilliance BS6. 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, 2008 Land Rover Freelander (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Brilliance BS6. (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Brilliance BS6. 2008 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 2009 Brilliance BS6 has manual transmission. 2009 Brilliance BS6 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:
2009 Brilliance BS6 | 2008 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Brilliance | Land Rover |
Model | BS6 | Freelander |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 170 Nm | 317 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 70 L |