2008 Toyota Camry vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Camry would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Camry. (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1077 kg more than 2008 Toyota Camry. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Toyota Camry. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Camry. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Camry.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Toyota Camry 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
Make Toyota Land Rover
Model Camry Range Rover Sport
Year Released 2008 2012
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2362 cc 5000 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 158 HP 375 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 218 Nm 508 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1412 kg 2489 kg
Vehicle Length 4810 mm 4783 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1933 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1788 mm
Wheelbase Size 2780 mm 2743 mm
Fuel Consumption 7.6 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 11.2 L/100km 18.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 88 L


 

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