2009 Land Rover LR2 vs. 2005 Morgan Plus 8
To start off, 2009 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Morgan Plus 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Morgan Plus 8 would be higher. At 3,945 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Morgan Plus 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover LR2 (231 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2005 Morgan Plus 8. (187 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 2005 Morgan Plus 8.
Because 2009 Land Rover LR2 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Morgan Plus 8. 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 (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Morgan Plus 8. (305 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Morgan Plus 8. 2009 Land Rover LR2 has automatic transmission and 2005 Morgan Plus 8 has manual transmission. 2005 Morgan Plus 8 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.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover LR2 | 2005 Morgan Plus 8 | |
Make | Land Rover | Morgan |
Model | LR2 | Plus 8 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3192 cc | 3945 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 231 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 317 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 71.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 13.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |