2006 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2008 Lexus IS
To start off, 2008 Lexus IS is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lexus IS (306 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Range Rover. (305 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Range Rover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lexus IS weights approximately 340 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Land Rover Range Rover (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lexus IS. (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Range Rover | 2008 Lexus IS | |
Make | Land Rover | Lexus |
Model | Range Rover | IS |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4392 cc | 3456 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 441 Nm | 376 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11.8:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 104 L | 65 L |