2009 Dacia Sandero vs. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2009 Dacia Sandero is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (390 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 316 more horse power than 2009 Dacia Sandero. (74 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2009 Dacia Sandero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 965 kg more than 2009 Dacia Sandero. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Dacia Sandero. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (556 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 444 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dacia Sandero. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dacia Sandero. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has automatic transmission and 2009 Dacia Sandero has manual transmission. 2009 Dacia Sandero will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dacia Sandero | 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Dacia | Land Rover |
| Model | Sandero | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 556 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1111 kg | 2076 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 88 L |
