1998 Abarth Monotipo vs. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Abarth Monotipo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Abarth Monotipo would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1998 Abarth Monotipo. (330 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1998 Abarth Monotipo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1758 kg more than 1998 Abarth Monotipo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has automatic transmission and 1998 Abarth Monotipo has manual transmission. 1998 Abarth Monotipo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Abarth Monotipo | 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Abarth | Land Rover |
| Model | Monotipo | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 2638 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4783 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1783 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2743 mm |
