2009 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 1988 Pontiac 6000
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Pontiac 6000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Pontiac 6000 would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover (306 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1988 Pontiac 6000. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1988 Pontiac 6000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 766 kg more than 1988 Pontiac 6000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Pontiac 6000. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover will offer significantly more control. 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 (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Pontiac 6000. (184 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Pontiac 6000.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover Range Rover | 1988 Pontiac 6000 | |
Make | Land Rover | Pontiac |
Model | Range Rover | 6000 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1988 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4394 cc | 2474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 441 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2670 mm |