1989 Dodge Spirit vs. 2005 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Dodge Spirit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Dodge Spirit would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover (282 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1989 Dodge Spirit. (150 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1989 Dodge Spirit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1194 kg more than 1989 Dodge Spirit. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Dodge Spirit. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Dodge Spirit. (244 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Dodge Spirit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Dodge Spirit | 2005 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Dodge | Land Rover |
| Model | Spirit | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2213 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1316 kg | 2510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2890 mm |
