2012 Land Rover LR4 vs. 2007 Hyundai Sonata
To start off, 2012 Land Rover LR4 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Hyundai Sonata. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Hyundai Sonata would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover LR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Sonata. (232 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Sonata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 902 kg more than 2007 Hyundai Sonata. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Land Rover LR4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Hyundai Sonata. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR4 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, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Sonata. (304 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover LR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Sonata.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Land Rover LR4 | 2007 Hyundai Sonata | |
| Make | Land Rover | Hyundai |
| Model | LR4 | Sonata |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 3342 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 375 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 508 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.5 seconds | 7.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2548 kg | 1646 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4829 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1915 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1882 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2885 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 70 L |
