2008 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2008 Toyota Highlander
To start off, both 2008 Land Rover Range Rover and 2008 Toyota Highlander 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 121 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Highlander. (270 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1277 kg more than 2008 Toyota Highlander. 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 273 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Highlander. (287 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Range Rover | 2008 Toyota Highlander | |
Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
Model | Range Rover | Highlander |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4197 cc | 3311 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 391 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 560 Nm | 287 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2632 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2200 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 65 L |