2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 2005 Nissan Pathfinder
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 Nissan Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Pathfinder would be higher. At 3,950 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Pathfinder 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 604 kg more than 2005 Nissan Pathfinder.
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 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Pathfinder. (395 Nm). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 2005 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
| Model | Range Rover Sport | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3630 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 270 HP |
| Torque | 640 Nm | 395 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.3:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2788 kg | 2184 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 80 L |
