2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 4 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 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (400 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado.
Because 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. 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 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Land Rover | Chevrolet |
| Model | Range Rover Sport | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4197 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 104 L | 129 L |
