2008 Chevrolet Trans Sport vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chevrolet Trans Sport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chevrolet Trans Sport would be higher. At 4,367 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (311 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Trans Sport. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Trans 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (700 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 418 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Trans Sport. (282 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Trans Sport.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Trans Sport | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
| Model | Trans Sport | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3349 cc | 4367 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 282 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.2 seconds | 7.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4973 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2891 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 104 L |
