1997 Hyundai Coupe vs. 2011 Land Rover LR3
To start off, 2011 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Hyundai Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Hyundai Coupe would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover LR3 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1997 Hyundai Coupe. (112 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 1997 Hyundai Coupe.
Because 2011 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Hyundai Coupe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover LR3 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, 2011 Land Rover LR3 (316 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Hyundai Coupe. (143 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Hyundai Coupe. 2011 Land Rover LR3 has automatic transmission and 1997 Hyundai Coupe has manual transmission. 1997 Hyundai Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Land Rover LR3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Hyundai Coupe | 2011 Land Rover LR3 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Land Rover |
| Model | Coupe | LR3 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 4394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
