2001 Ford Fiesta vs. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (297 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 2001 Ford Fiesta. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1563 kg more than 2001 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Ford Fiesta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (315 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Fiesta. (160 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Fiesta. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has automatic transmission and 2001 Ford Fiesta has manual transmission. 2001 Ford Fiesta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2001 Ford Fiesta | 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Fiesta | Range Rover Sport |
Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1399 cc | 4394 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 297 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 315 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.8 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 88 L |