2012 Dacia Sandero vs. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2012 Dacia Sandero is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 4,367 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover (311 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 2012 Dacia Sandero. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2012 Dacia Sandero.
Because 2011 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Dacia Sandero. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover (700 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 573 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dacia Sandero. (127 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dacia Sandero. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 2012 Dacia Sandero has manual transmission. 2012 Dacia Sandero will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Dacia Sandero | 2011 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Dacia | Land Rover |
| Model | Sandero | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 4367 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 7.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2891 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 104 L |
