Land Rover Range Rover P38

vs

Land Rover Range Rover Sport

UK vs UK — 1994 vs 2005

Land Rover Range Rover P38 (1994)
Land Rover Range Rover Sport (2005)
Specifications
Range Rover P38 4.6 HSERange Rover Sport SVR V8 Supercharged
Horsepower225 hp575 hp
Torque280 lb-ft516 lb-ft
Engine Size4,554 cc5,000 cc
0-60 mph9.3 sec4.3 sec
Top Speed125 mph176 mph
¼ Mile17.0 sec12.5 sec
Weight4,806 lbs5,093 lbs
Wheelbase2,745 mm2,923 mm
Length4,713 mm4,879 mm
Original MSRP$60,000$114,600
Value (Excellent)$25,000$120,000
Collectibility5/105/10
Rarity3/104/10
The Verdict

It's a closely fought contest. The 1994 Land Rover Range Rover P38 4.6 HSE brings lighter weight, better value to the table, and the 2005 Land Rover Range Rover Sport SVR V8 Supercharged answers with more power, quicker acceleration, higher top speed. Both are excellent machines that reward their owners in different ways — there's no wrong answer here.

Overview

Few model names carry as much weight as the Land Rover Range Rover P38. The 1994 and 2005 iterations represent different chapters in this storied nameplate's history, each reflecting the priorities and technologies of its era. The 2005 Land Rover Range Rover Sport SVR V8 Supercharged holds a clear advantage in raw power with 575 hp compared to 225 hp, a 350-horsepower difference that shapes the driving experience. Under the hood, the contrast is notable: the Land Rover Range Rover P38 uses a V8 OHV displacing 4,554 cc, while the Land Rover Range Rover Sport relies on a V8 Supercharged with 5,000 cc. In the sprint to 60 mph, the 2005 Land Rover Range Rover Sport SVR V8 Supercharged edges ahead at 4.3 seconds versus 9.3 seconds. The Land Rover Range Rover P38 carries a weight advantage, tipping the scales 287 lbs lighter. On the collector market, the 2005 Land Rover Range Rover Sport SVR V8 Supercharged commands a significant premium over the 1994 Land Rover Range Rover P38 4.6 HSE, reflecting differences in prestige and rarity.