2009 Pontiac G5 vs. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Pontiac G5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Pontiac G5 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 2009 Pontiac G5. (155 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2009 Pontiac G5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1160 kg more than 2009 Pontiac G5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Pontiac G5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Pontiac G5. (203 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Pontiac G5. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has automatic transmission and 2009 Pontiac G5 has manual transmission. 2009 Pontiac G5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Pontiac G5 | 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Pontiac | Land Rover |
| Model | G5 | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2189 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1329 kg | 2489 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4783 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1788 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2743 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.6 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 88 L |
