2009 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2008 Saturn Sky
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 Saturn Sky. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Saturn Sky would be higher. At 3,190 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Freelander (229 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2008 Saturn Sky. (173 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2008 Saturn Sky. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 751 kg more than 2008 Saturn Sky. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Saturn Sky. 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 @ 3200 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Saturn Sky. (226 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Saturn Sky. 2009 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 2008 Saturn Sky has manual transmission. 2008 Saturn Sky 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 | 2008 Saturn Sky | |
Make | Land Rover | Saturn |
Model | Freelander | Sky |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3190 cc | 2399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 229 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 317 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.4:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2486 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 24.2 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 49 L |