2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 1996 Xedos 6
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Xedos 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Xedos 6 would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (390 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 284 more horse power than 1996 Xedos 6. (106 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1996 Xedos 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 936 kg more than 1996 Xedos 6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Xedos 6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (556 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 418 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Xedos 6. (138 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Xedos 6. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has automatic transmission and 1996 Xedos 6 has manual transmission. 1996 Xedos 6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 1996 Xedos 6 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Xedos |
| Model | Range Rover Sport | 6 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 556 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2620 mm |
