2002 Lexus SC vs. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Lexus SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Lexus SC would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 2002 Lexus SC. (278 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2002 Lexus SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 932 kg more than 2002 Lexus SC. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Lexus SC. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lexus SC. (447 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lexus SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Lexus SC | 2010 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Lexus | Land Rover |
| Model | SC | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4291 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 278 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 2672 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4973 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2878 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 104 L |
