2008 Land Rover LR2 vs. 2004 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2008 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Nissan Sentra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Nissan Sentra would be higher. 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 104 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Sentra. (126 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Sentra.
Because 2008 Land Rover LR2 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Nissan Sentra. 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) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Sentra. (175 Nm). This means 2008 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover LR2 | 2004 Nissan Sentra | |
| Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
| Model | LR2 | Sentra |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 317 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2180 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
