2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 5 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (385 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser. (376 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 43 kg more than 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser. (543 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser 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. 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
Model | Range Rover Sport | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4197 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 376 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 543 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2572 kg | 2615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1971 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 93 L |