2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 2009 Lexus IS
To start off, 2009 Lexus IS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport would be higher. At 4,969 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Lexus IS 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 1088 kg more than 2009 Lexus IS.
Because 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Lexus IS. 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 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lexus IS. (503 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 2009 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 2009 Lexus IS | |
Make | Land Rover | Lexus |
Model | Range Rover Sport | IS |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3630 cc | 4969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 416 HP |
Torque | 640 Nm | 503 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.3:1 | 11.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 265 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 4.8 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2788 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 22.3 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 64 L |