2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 2005 Lexus RX
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 Lexus RX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lexus RX 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 (400 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 2005 Lexus RX. (201 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2005 Lexus RX.
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 (570 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lexus RX. (296 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lexus RX.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 2005 Lexus RX | |
Make | Land Rover | Lexus |
Model | Range Rover Sport | RX |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4197 cc | 2999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 104 L | 72 L |