2005 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix would be higher. At 3,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix (205 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Range Rover. (175 HP @ 2000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Range Rover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 935 kg more than 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix.
Because 2005 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover (390 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix. (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Range Rover | 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix | |
| Make | Land Rover | Pontiac |
| Model | Range Rover | Grand Prix |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1988 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2926 cc | 3097 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2500 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 76 L |
