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 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 878 kg more than 2005 Lexus RX.
Because 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Lexus RX. 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 357 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lexus RX. (283 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 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 | 3630 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 201 HP |
Torque | 640 Nm | 283 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2788 kg | 1910 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 22.3 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 72 L |