2008 Land Rover LR2 vs. 2012 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2012 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Land Rover LR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Land Rover LR2 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 51 more horse power than 2012 Toyota RAV4. (179 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota RAV4.
Because 2008 Land Rover LR2 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Toyota RAV4. 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 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota RAV4. (233 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover LR2 | 2012 Toyota RAV4 | |
Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
Model | LR2 | RAV4 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3201 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 179 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 317 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2180 mm | 1854 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1684 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2659 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |