1998 Chevrolet Tracker vs. 2007 Land Rover LR3
To start off, 2007 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Chevrolet Tracker. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Chevrolet Tracker would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover LR3 (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1998 Chevrolet Tracker. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 1998 Chevrolet Tracker. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 1236 kg more than 1998 Chevrolet Tracker. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2007 Land Rover LR3 (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Chevrolet Tracker. (139 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Chevrolet Tracker. 2007 Land Rover LR3 has automatic transmission and 1998 Chevrolet Tracker has manual transmission. 1998 Chevrolet Tracker will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Land Rover LR3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chevrolet Tracker | 2007 Land Rover LR3 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
| Model | Tracker | LR3 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 4394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 2466 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2890 mm |
