2003 Acura MDX vs. 2006 Land Rover LR3
To start off, 2006 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Acura MDX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Acura MDX would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Acura MDX (238 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover LR3. (216 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover LR3.
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 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Acura MDX. (333 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Acura MDX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Acura MDX | 2006 Land Rover LR3 | |
| Make | Acura | Land Rover |
| Model | MDX | LR3 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 4015 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 216 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 86 L |
