2009 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, both 2009 Land Rover Range Rover and 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 117 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Range Rover. (268 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Range Rover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 145 kg more than 2009 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 (641 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. (550 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover 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. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Range Rover | 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Land Rover | Land Rover |
| Model | Range Rover | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3630 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 641 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.2 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 | 2717 kg | 2572 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16 L/100km | 24.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 88 L |
