2008 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2008 Holden Captiva
To start off, both 2008 Land Rover Range Rover and 2008 Holden Captiva 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 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover (391 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 2008 Holden Captiva. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2008 Holden Captiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 777 kg more than 2008 Holden Captiva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (560 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Holden Captiva. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Holden Captiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Range Rover | 2008 Holden Captiva | |
| Make | Land Rover | Holden |
| Model | Range Rover | Captiva |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4197 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 391 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.1 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2632 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2200 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 65 L |
