2007 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 1996 Rover 800
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Rover 800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Rover 800 would be higher. At 2,926 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1996 Rover 800. (174 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1996 Rover 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1110 kg more than 1996 Rover 800. 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 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Rover 800. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover (390 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Rover 800. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Rover 800.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Range Rover | 1996 Rover 800 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Rover |
| Model | Range Rover | 800 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1996 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2926 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2545 kg | 1435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2200 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2780 mm |
