2002 Chrysler LHS vs. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Chrysler LHS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Chrysler LHS would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 2002 Chrysler LHS. (250 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2002 Chrysler LHS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 961 kg more than 2002 Chrysler LHS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Chrysler LHS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Chrysler LHS. (327 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Chrysler LHS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Chrysler LHS | 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Chrysler | Land Rover |
| Model | LHS | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3516 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 327 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1629 kg | 2590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4783 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1788 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2743 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 88 L |
