2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 2001 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Land Rover Discovery 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 116 more horse power than 2001 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2001 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 688 kg more than 2001 Land Rover Discovery. 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, 2001 Land Rover Discovery (341 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. (315 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 2001 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Land Rover | Land Rover |
Model | Range Rover Sport | Discovery |
Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4394 cc | 3950 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 297 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 341 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 2020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2550 mm |