2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 2008 Saab 9-7X
To start off, 2008 Saab 9-7X is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport would be higher. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Saab 9-7X is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Saab 9-7X (390 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Saab 9-7X should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport.
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, 2008 Saab 9-7X (542 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Saab 9-7X will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 2008 Saab 9-7X | |
| Make | Land Rover | Saab |
| Model | Range Rover Sport | 9-7X |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4392 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 542 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 83 L |
