2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 1980 Toyota Blizzard
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Blizzard. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Blizzard would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (297 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Blizzard. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Blizzard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1448 kg more than 1980 Toyota Blizzard. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Range Rover Sport (315 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Blizzard. (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Blizzard. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has automatic transmission and 1980 Toyota Blizzard has manual transmission. 1980 Toyota Blizzard will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 1980 Toyota Blizzard | |
Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
Model | Range Rover Sport | Blizzard |
Year Released | 2009 | 1980 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4394 cc | 2188 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 297 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 3530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2030 mm |