2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,197 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (385 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser. (176 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 602 kg more than 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (550 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser. (303 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
Model | Range Rover Sport | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2008 | 1996 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4197 cc | 3378 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 176 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 303 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2572 kg | 1970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2680 mm |