2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport would be higher. At 4,197 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (390 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. (385 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport.
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 (556 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. (550 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has automatic transmission and 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has manual transmission. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Land Rover | Land Rover |
| Model | Range Rover Sport | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 4197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 556 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.6 seconds | 7.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2572 kg | 2572 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 24.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 88 L |
