2008 Rover 45 vs. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Rover 45. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Rover 45 would be higher. At 2,013 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (503 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 395 more horse power than 2008 Rover 45. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2008 Rover 45. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1410 kg more than 2008 Rover 45. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Rover 45. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (625 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 486 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Rover 45. (139 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Rover 45.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Rover 45 | 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
Make | Rover | Land Rover |
Model | 45 | Range Rover Sport |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 2013 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | electric |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 503 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 139 Nm | 625 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 93 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.3 seconds | 6.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 2590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4783 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2158 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1784 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2745 mm |