2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 1992 Volvo 440
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Volvo 440. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Volvo 440 would be higher. At 3,630 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1698 kg more than 1992 Volvo 440.
Because 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Volvo 440. 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 (640 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 465 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Volvo 440. (175 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Volvo 440. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has automatic transmission and 1992 Volvo 440 has manual transmission. 1992 Volvo 440 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 1992 Volvo 440 | |
Make | Land Rover | Volvo |
Model | Range Rover Sport | 440 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3630 cc | 1721 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 118 HP |
Torque | 640 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.3:1 | 8.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2788 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 22.3 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 60 L |