2009 Land Rover LR2 vs. 2001 Saturn SC
To start off, 2009 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Saturn SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Saturn SC 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 127 more horse power than 2001 Saturn SC. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 2001 Saturn SC.
Because 2009 Land Rover LR2 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Saturn SC. 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 @ 3200 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Saturn SC. (155 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Saturn SC.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover LR2 | 2001 Saturn SC | |
Make | Land Rover | Saturn |
Model | LR2 | SC |
Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3192 cc | 1900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 234 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1740 mm |