2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 4.2 V8 SC vs. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Vesuvius
To start off, both 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 4.2 V8 SC and 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Vesuvius were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 4.2 V8 SC and 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Vesuvius are equipped with a 4,197 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Vesuvius (400 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 4.2 V8 SC. (385 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Vesuvius should accelerate faster than 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 4.2 V8 SC.
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, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Vesuvius (570 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 4.2 V8 SC. (550 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Vesuvius will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 4.2 V8 SC. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Vesuvius has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 4.2 V8 SC has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 4.2 V8 SC will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Vesuvius will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 4.2 V8 SC | 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Vesuvius | |
Make | Land Rover | Land Rover |
Model | Range Rover Sport | Range Rover Sport |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4197 cc | 4197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 570 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 104 L |