1998 Holden Statesman vs. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Holden Statesman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Holden Statesman would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1998 Holden Statesman. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1998 Holden Statesman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 556 kg more than 1998 Holden Statesman. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Holden Statesman. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Holden Statesman. (304 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Holden Statesman.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Holden Statesman | 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
Make | Holden | Land Rover |
Model | Statesman | Range Rover Sport |
Year Released | 1998 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4394 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 2076 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2750 mm |