2009 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2006 Morgan Aero 8
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Morgan Aero 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Morgan Aero 8 would be higher. At 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Morgan Aero 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Morgan Aero 8 (282 HP @ 3700 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Freelander. (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Morgan Aero 8 should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 856 kg more than 2006 Morgan Aero 8.
Because 2009 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Morgan Aero 8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2006 Morgan Aero 8 (430 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Freelander. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Morgan Aero 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Freelander. 2009 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 2006 Morgan Aero 8 has manual transmission. 2006 Morgan Aero 8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Land Rover Freelander | 2006 Morgan Aero 8 | |
Make | Land Rover | Morgan |
Model | Freelander | Aero 8 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 4396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 430 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |