2002 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (375 HP) has 93 more horse power than 2002 Land Rover Range Rover. (282 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2002 Land Rover Range Rover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 144 kg more than 2002 Land Rover Range Rover. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (508 Nm) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Land Rover Range Rover. (439 Nm). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Land Rover Range Rover.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Land Rover Range Rover | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Land Rover | Land Rover |
| Model | Range Rover | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 375 HP |
| Torque | 439 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2440 kg | 2584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4973 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2891 mm |
