2003 Holden Rodeo vs. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Holden Rodeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Holden Rodeo would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (390 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 2003 Holden Rodeo. (145 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2003 Holden Rodeo.
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, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (556 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Holden Rodeo. (280 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Holden Rodeo. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has automatic transmission and 2003 Holden Rodeo has manual transmission. 2003 Holden Rodeo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Holden Rodeo | 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Holden | Land Rover |
| Model | Rodeo | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3494 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 556 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2750 mm |
