2009 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2008 Nissan Almera
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Nissan Almera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Nissan Almera would be higher. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1102 kg more than 2008 Nissan Almera.
Because 2009 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Nissan Almera. 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, 2009 Land Rover Freelander (317 Nm) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Almera. (138 Nm). This means 2009 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Almera. 2009 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 2008 Nissan Almera has manual transmission. 2008 Nissan Almera 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Freelander | 2008 Nissan Almera | |
| Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
| Model | Freelander | Almera |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3192 cc | 1597 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 317 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2632 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
