2003 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 1999 Steyr G-series
To start off, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Steyr G-series. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Steyr G-series would be higher. At 4,966 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Steyr G-series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Steyr G-series (292 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2003 Land Rover Range Rover. (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Steyr G-series should accelerate faster than 2003 Land Rover Range Rover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 225 kg more than 1999 Steyr G-series.
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, 1999 Steyr G-series (448 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Land Rover Range Rover. (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Steyr G-series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Land Rover Range Rover.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Land Rover Range Rover | 1999 Steyr G-series | |
| Make | Land Rover | Steyr |
| Model | Range Rover | G-series |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1999 |
| Engine Size | 4396 cc | 4966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 292 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 448 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2515 kg | 2290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2200 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2410 mm |
