2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 1998 Honda Capa
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Capa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Capa would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 413 more horse power than 1998 Honda Capa. (97 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Capa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1558 kg more than 1998 Honda Capa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Honda Capa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 488 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Capa. (136 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Capa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 1998 Honda Capa | |
| Make | Land Rover | Honda |
| Model | Range Rover Sport | Capa |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 624 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2638 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4783 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1933 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1783 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2743 mm | 2370 mm |
