2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 96 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (201 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 188 kg more than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. 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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (430 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. (315 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
Model | Range Rover Sport | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4394 cc | 4164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 297 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 430 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 18.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 13.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 2520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 96 L |