2009 Land Rover LR2 vs. 1988 Pontiac Fiero
To start off, 2009 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Pontiac Fiero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Pontiac Fiero would be higher. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover LR2 (227 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1988 Pontiac Fiero. (143 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 1988 Pontiac Fiero.
Because 2009 Land Rover LR2 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Pontiac Fiero. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR2 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, 2009 Land Rover LR2 (234 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Pontiac Fiero. (220 Nm). This means 2009 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Pontiac Fiero.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover LR2 | 1988 Pontiac Fiero | |
| Make | Land Rover | Pontiac |
| Model | LR2 | Fiero |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1988 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3192 cc | 2826 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 234 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 73.7 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1760 mm |
