2003 Honda Z vs. 2007 Land Rover LR3
To start off, 2007 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Z would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover LR3 (216 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 2003 Honda Z. (51 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 1095 kg more than 2003 Honda Z. 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 (365 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Z. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Z. 2007 Land Rover LR3 has automatic transmission and 2003 Honda Z has manual transmission. 2003 Honda Z 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:
| 2003 Honda Z | 2007 Land Rover LR3 | |
| Make | Honda | Land Rover |
| Model | Z | LR3 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 654 cc | 4015 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 216 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 2055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 86 L |
