2003 Isuzu Ascender vs. 2011 Land Rover LR2
To start off, 2011 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Isuzu Ascender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Isuzu Ascender would be higher. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Isuzu Ascender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Isuzu Ascender (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2011 Land Rover LR2. (230 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Isuzu Ascender should accelerate faster than 2011 Land Rover LR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Isuzu Ascender weights approximately 395 kg more than 2011 Land Rover LR2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2003 Isuzu Ascender (374 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Land Rover LR2. (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 Isuzu Ascender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Land Rover LR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Isuzu Ascender | 2011 Land Rover LR2 | |
| Make | Isuzu | Land Rover |
| Model | Ascender | LR2 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2170 kg | 1775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4496 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1908 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2659 mm |
