2002 Saturn SC vs. 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover

To start off, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Saturn SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Saturn SC would be higher. At 2,013 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover (370 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 2002 Saturn SC. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2002 Saturn SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover weights approximately 1130 kg more than 2002 Saturn SC. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Saturn SC. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW 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, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover (508 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Saturn SC. (154 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Saturn SC. 2002 Saturn SC has automatic transmission and 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover has manual transmission. 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Saturn SC will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2002 Saturn SC 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover
Make Saturn Land Rover
Model SC ALL-NEW Range Rover
Year Released 2002 2013
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1901 cc 2013 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line electric
Horse Power 100 HP 370 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 154 Nm 508 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 5500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 82.1 mm 92 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90 mm 93 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.3:1 9.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel / Electric Hybrid
Drive Type Front AWD
Transmission Type Automatic 6-speed manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1070 kg 2200 kg
Vehicle Length 4590 mm 4999 mm
Vehicle Width 1740 mm 2220 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1835 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2922 mm


 

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