2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 2007 Pontiac G5
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Pontiac G5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Pontiac G5 would be higher. At 3,630 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Pontiac G5. 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 434 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Pontiac G5. (206 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Pontiac G5. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has automatic transmission and 2007 Pontiac G5 has manual transmission. 2007 Pontiac G5 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 | 2007 Pontiac G5 | |
Make | Land Rover | Pontiac |
Model | Range Rover Sport | G5 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3630 cc | 2199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 148 HP |
Torque | 640 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 94.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2640 mm |