2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 2005 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Range Rover 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 348 kg more than 2005 Land Rover Range Rover.
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 (640 Nm) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Range Rover. (441 Nm). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Range Rover.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 2005 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Land Rover | Land Rover |
| Model | Range Rover Sport | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3630 cc | 4392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 283 HP |
| Torque | 640 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2788 kg | 2440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 22.3 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 100 L |
