2004 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 1999 Toyota Solara
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Toyota Solara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Toyota Solara would be higher. At 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Land Rover Range Rover (282 HP) has 92 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Solara. (190 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Solara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 982 kg more than 1999 Toyota Solara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Toyota Solara. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Land Rover Range Rover (441 Nm) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota Solara. (290 Nm). This means 2004 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota Solara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Land Rover Range Rover | 1999 Toyota Solara | |
| Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
| Model | Range Rover | Solara |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1999 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4392 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 190 HP |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 87.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2442 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2680 mm |
