1998 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport
To start off, both 1998 Land Rover Range Rover and 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Land Rover Range Rover (187 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 395 kg more than 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1998 Land Rover Range Rover (321 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport. (190 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1998 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Land Rover Range Rover | 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport | |
| Make | Land Rover | Pontiac |
| Model | Range Rover | Trans Sport |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3946 cc | 2258 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2930 mm |
