2003 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2005 Toyota Echo
To start off, 2005 Toyota Echo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Echo. (108 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Echo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1583 kg more than 2005 Toyota Echo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Toyota Echo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover will offer significantly more control. 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, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover (440 Nm) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Echo. (143 Nm). This means 2003 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Echo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Land Rover Range Rover | 2005 Toyota Echo | |
| Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
| Model | Range Rover | Echo |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4396 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2515 kg | 932 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2200 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 45 L |
