2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 64 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,401 cc (8 cylinders), 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (400 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. (180 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500.
Because 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 Range Rover Sport (570 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. (440 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Range Rover Sport | 500 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1944 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4197 cc | 5401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 104 L | 120 L |
