2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 2008 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Nissan Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Nissan Pathfinder would be higher. At 4,195 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 (385 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Pathfinder. (266 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 407 kg more than 2008 Nissan Pathfinder. 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 (550 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Pathfinder. (391 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Pathfinder. 2008 Nissan Pathfinder has automatic transmission and 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has manual transmission. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Nissan Pathfinder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 2008 Nissan Pathfinder | |
Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
Model | Range Rover Sport | Pathfinder |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 3952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 266 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.6 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2572 kg | 2165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 24.2 L/100km | 13.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 80 L |