2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 2005 Vauxhall Omega
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Vauxhall Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Vauxhall Omega 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 248 more horse power than 2005 Vauxhall Omega. (142 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2005 Vauxhall Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 468 kg more than 2005 Vauxhall Omega. 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 2005 Vauxhall Omega. 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 347 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Vauxhall Omega. (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Vauxhall Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 2005 Vauxhall Omega | |
| Make | Land Rover | Vauxhall |
| Model | Range Rover Sport | Omega |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 556 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 1608 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2740 mm |
