2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 2009 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2009 Lotus Elise 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 4,394 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 1695 kg more than 2009 Lotus Elise.
Because 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Lotus Elise. 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 307 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Elise. (133 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Elise. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has automatic transmission and 2009 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2009 Lotus Elise 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 | 2009 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Land Rover | Lotus |
Model | Range Rover Sport | Elise |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4394 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 186 HP |
Torque | 440 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 89.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 5.7 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2480 kg | 785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 22.2 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 38 L |