2002 Holden Frontera vs. 2006 Land Rover LR3
To start off, 2006 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Holden Frontera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Holden Frontera would be higher. At 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover LR3 (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2002 Holden Frontera. (202 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 2002 Holden Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 761 kg more than 2002 Holden Frontera. 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, 2006 Land Rover LR3 (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Holden Frontera. (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Holden Frontera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Holden Frontera | 2006 Land Rover LR3 | |
| Make | Holden | Land Rover |
| Model | Frontera | LR3 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3164 cc | 4392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 2461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2890 mm |
