2009 Land Rover LR2 vs. 2003 Rover Streetwise
To start off, 2009 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Rover Streetwise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Rover Streetwise 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 125 more horse power than 2003 Rover Streetwise. (102 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 2003 Rover Streetwise.
Because 2009 Land Rover LR2 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Rover Streetwise. 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, 2003 Rover Streetwise (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover LR2. (234 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 Rover Streetwise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover LR2. 2009 Land Rover LR2 has automatic transmission and 2003 Rover Streetwise has manual transmission. 2003 Rover Streetwise will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Land Rover LR2 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Land Rover LR2 | 2003 Rover Streetwise | |
Make | Land Rover | Rover |
Model | LR2 | Streetwise |
Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3192 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 234 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1740 mm |