2009 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2007 Lexus LS
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Lexus LS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Lexus LS would be higher. At 4,608 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lexus LS (381 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Freelander. (229 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Freelander.
Because 2009 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Lexus LS. 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, 2007 Lexus LS (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Freelander. (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Freelander | 2007 Lexus LS | |
| Make | Land Rover | Lexus |
| Model | Freelander | LS |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3192 cc | 4608 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 317 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3100 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 84 L |
