2001 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2006 Land Rover LR3
To start off, 2006 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover LR3 (216 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2001 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 2001 Land Rover Discovery.
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, 2006 Land Rover LR3 (365 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Land Rover Discovery. (341 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Land Rover Discovery | 2006 Land Rover LR3 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Land Rover |
| Model | Discovery | LR3 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 4015 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 216 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 341 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2890 mm |
