2000 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2003 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2000 Land Rover Range Rover. (187 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2000 Land Rover Range Rover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 425 kg more than 2000 Land Rover Range Rover. 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, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Land Rover Range Rover. (321 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Land Rover Range Rover. 2003 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 2000 Land Rover Range Rover has manual transmission. 2000 Land Rover Range Rover will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Land Rover Range Rover | 2003 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Land Rover | Land Rover |
| Model | Range Rover | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3946 cc | 4396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 2515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2200 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2890 mm |
