2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 2011 Lexus ES
To start off, 2011 Lexus ES is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2011 Lexus ES. (268 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2011 Lexus ES. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 889 kg more than 2011 Lexus ES. 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 2011 Lexus ES. 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 (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lexus ES. (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lexus ES.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 2011 Lexus ES | |
| Make | Land Rover | Lexus |
| Model | Range Rover Sport | ES |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| 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 | 375 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 508 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2513 kg | 1624 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4783 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1933 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1783 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2743 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 70 L |
