2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 2004 Rover 45
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Rover 45. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Rover 45 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 1608 kg more than 2004 Rover 45.
Because 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Rover 45. 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 517 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Rover 45. (123 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Rover 45. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has automatic transmission and 2004 Rover 45 has manual transmission. 2004 Rover 45 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 | 2004 Rover 45 | |
Make | Land Rover | Rover |
Model | Range Rover Sport | 45 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3630 cc | 1395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 102 HP |
Torque | 640 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2788 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 22.3 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 55 L |