2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 2008 Smart Roadster
To start off, both 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport and 2008 Smart Roadster 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.
Because 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Smart Roadster. 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 (550 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 440 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Smart Roadster. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Smart Roadster. 2008 Smart Roadster has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Smart Roadster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 2008 Smart Roadster | |
Make | Land Rover | Smart |
Model | Range Rover Sport | Roadster |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4197 cc | 698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 550 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.6 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 3430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 24.2 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 35 L |