2009 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 1990 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Volkswagen Passat 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 149 more horse power than 1990 Volkswagen Passat. (157 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1990 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 731 kg more than 1990 Volkswagen Passat. 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 (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volkswagen Passat. (225 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volkswagen Passat. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 1990 Volkswagen Passat has manual transmission. 1990 Volkswagen Passat will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Land Rover Range Rover | 1990 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
Model | Range Rover | Passat |
Year Released | 2009 | 1990 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4394 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 441 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 12.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 104 L | 70 L |