2003 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

To start off, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (297 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2003 Land Rover Range Rover. (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2003 Land Rover Range Rover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 193 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. (315 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Land Rover Range Rover 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
Make Land Rover Land Rover
Model Range Rover Range Rover Sport
Year Released 2003 2009
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4396 cc 4394 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 282 HP 297 HP
Engine RPM 5400 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 440 Nm 315 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Top Speed 208 km/hour 209 km/hour
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2515 kg 2708 kg
Vehicle Length 4960 mm 4800 mm
Vehicle Width 2200 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1870 mm 1930 mm
Wheelbase Size 2890 mm 2750 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 18.1 L/100km 15 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 100 L 88 L


 

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