2012 Land Rover LR4 vs. 2013 Dodge DART
To start off, 2013 Dodge DART is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Land Rover LR4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Land Rover LR4 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 217 more horse power than 2013 Dodge DART. (158 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 2013 Dodge DART. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 1109 kg more than 2013 Dodge DART. 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 2013 Dodge DART. 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 311 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Dodge DART. (197 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover LR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Dodge DART. 2012 Land Rover LR4 has automatic transmission and 2013 Dodge DART has manual transmission. 2013 Dodge DART will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Land Rover LR4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Land Rover LR4 | 2013 Dodge DART | |
Make | Land Rover | Dodge |
Model | LR4 | DART |
Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5000 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 375 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 508 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2548 kg | 1439 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4829 mm | 4672 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1915 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1882 mm | 1465 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2885 mm | 2703 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 60 L |