2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 2008 Pontiac G6
To start off, both 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport and 2008 Pontiac G6 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 183 more horse power than 2008 Pontiac G6. (217 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2008 Pontiac G6.
Because 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Pontiac G6. 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 (570 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Pontiac G6. (294 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Pontiac G6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 2008 Pontiac G6 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Pontiac |
| Model | Range Rover Sport | G6 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4197 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 104 L | 61 L |
