2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 2010 Lexus GS
To start off, both 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport and 2010 Lexus GS were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 170 more horse power than 2010 Lexus GS. (340 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2010 Lexus GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 763 kg more than 2010 Lexus GS. 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 2010 Lexus GS. 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 262 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lexus GS. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 2010 Lexus GS | |
| Make | Land Rover | Lexus |
| Model | Range Rover Sport | GS |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 624 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2638 kg | 1875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4783 mm | 4844 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1933 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1783 mm | 1425 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2743 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 65 L |
