2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 2008 Opel Zafira
To start off, both 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport and 2008 Opel Zafira were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,394 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 825 kg more than 2008 Opel Zafira.
Because 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Opel Zafira. 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 (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Zafira. (321 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Zafira. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has automatic transmission and 2008 Opel Zafira has manual transmission. 2008 Opel Zafira 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 | 2008 Opel Zafira | |
Make | Land Rover | Opel |
Model | Range Rover Sport | Zafira |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4394 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 237 HP |
Torque | 440 Nm | 321 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 7.8 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2480 kg | 1655 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 22.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 58 L |