1954 DKW Coupe vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 DKW Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 DKW Coupe would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 341 more horse power than 1954 DKW Coupe. (34 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1954 DKW Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1610 kg more than 1954 DKW Coupe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1954 DKW Coupe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 439 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 DKW Coupe. (69 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 DKW Coupe. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has automatic transmission and 1954 DKW Coupe has manual transmission. 1954 DKW Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1954 DKW Coupe | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
Make | DKW | Land Rover |
Model | Coupe | Range Rover Sport |
Year Released | 1954 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 903 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 375 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 508 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 879 kg | 2489 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4783 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1933 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1788 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2743 mm |