2010 Land Rover LR4 vs. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Land Rover LR4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Land Rover LR4 would be higher. Both 2010 Land Rover LR4 and 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport are equipped with a 5,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2010 Land Rover LR4. (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2010 Land Rover LR4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 56 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Land Rover LR4. (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Land Rover LR4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Land Rover LR4 | 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Land Rover | Land Rover |
| Model | LR4 | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 375 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 508 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2646 kg | 2590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4829 mm | 4783 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1915 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1887 mm | 1788 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2885 mm | 2743 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 13.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 88 L |
