2009 Land Rover LR2 vs. 2010 Hyundai Elantra
To start off, 2010 Hyundai Elantra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Land Rover LR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Land Rover LR2 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 95 more horse power than 2010 Hyundai Elantra. (132 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 2010 Hyundai Elantra.
Because 2009 Land Rover LR2 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Hyundai Elantra. 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 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Hyundai Elantra. (180 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Hyundai Elantra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover LR2 | 2010 Hyundai Elantra | |
| Make | Land Rover | Hyundai |
| Model | LR2 | Elantra |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3192 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 234 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1775 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.4 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
