2008 Land Rover LR2 vs. 2008 Rover 45
To start off, both 2008 Land Rover LR2 and 2008 Rover 45 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 128 more horse power than 2008 Rover 45. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 2008 Rover 45.
Because 2008 Land Rover LR2 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Rover 45. 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 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Rover 45. (123 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Rover 45. 2008 Land Rover LR2 has automatic transmission and 2008 Rover 45 has manual transmission. 2008 Rover 45 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.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover LR2 | 2008 Rover 45 | |
Make | Land Rover | Rover |
Model | LR2 | 45 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3201 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 317 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2180 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |