2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 2012 Toyota Matrix
To start off, 2012 Toyota Matrix is newer by 2 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 (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 352 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Matrix. (158 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Matrix.
Because 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Toyota Matrix. 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 405 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Matrix. (219 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Matrix. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has automatic transmission and 2012 Toyota Matrix has manual transmission. 2012 Toyota Matrix will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 2012 Toyota Matrix | |
| Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
| Model | Range Rover Sport | Matrix |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 624 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1933 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1783 mm | 1549 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2743 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 50 L |
