2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 2007 Subaru Forester
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 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Subaru Forester 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 244 more horse power than 2007 Subaru Forester. (156 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2007 Subaru Forester.
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 384 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Forester. (186 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 2007 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Land Rover | Subaru |
Model | Range Rover Sport | Forester |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4197 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 104 L | 60 L |