1994 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2009 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 4,554 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Land Rover Range Rover (223 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Passat. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 990 kg more than 2009 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Volkswagen Passat. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 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, 1994 Land Rover Range Rover (381 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Passat. (281 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1994 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Land Rover Range Rover | 2009 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
| Model | Range Rover | Passat |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4554 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2220 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2720 mm |
