2008 Ford Fiesta vs. 2008 Land Rover LR2
To start off, both 2008 Ford Fiesta and 2008 Land Rover LR2 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Land Rover LR2 (230 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2008 Ford Fiesta. (150 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
Because 2008 Land Rover LR2 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Fiesta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover LR2 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, 2008 Land Rover LR2 (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Fiesta. (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Fiesta. 2008 Land Rover LR2 has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Fiesta has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Fiesta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover LR2 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Ford Fiesta | 2008 Land Rover LR2 | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Fiesta | LR2 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3201 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 317 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 199 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2180 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |