2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 2009 BMW 630
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 630. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 630 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 242 more horse power than 2009 BMW 630. (268 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 630. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1030 kg more than 2009 BMW 630. 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 2009 BMW 630. 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 304 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 630. (320 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 630.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 2009 BMW 630 | |
| Make | Land Rover | BMW |
| Model | Range Rover Sport | 630 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 624 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2638 kg | 1608 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4783 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1933 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1783 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2743 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 70 L |
