2013 Chevrolet Sonic vs. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, both 2013 Chevrolet Sonic and 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,013 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (503 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 369 more horse power than 2013 Chevrolet Sonic. (134 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2013 Chevrolet Sonic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1317 kg more than 2013 Chevrolet Sonic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Chevrolet Sonic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (625 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 424 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Chevrolet Sonic. (201 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Chevrolet Sonic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Chevrolet Sonic | 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
| Model | Sonic | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1800 cc | 2013 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 503 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 201 Nm | 625 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 2590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4399 mm | 4783 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1735 mm | 2158 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1517 mm | 1784 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2685 mm | 2745 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.1 L/100km | 11.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.3 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
