2002 Holden Frontera vs. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Holden Frontera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Holden Frontera would be higher. At 3,630 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1088 kg more than 2002 Holden Frontera.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (640 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Holden Frontera. (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Holden Frontera. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has automatic transmission and 2002 Holden Frontera has manual transmission. 2002 Holden Frontera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Holden Frontera | 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
Make | Holden | Land Rover |
Model | Frontera | Range Rover Sport |
Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3164 cc | 3630 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 290 Nm | 640 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 2788 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2750 mm |