2004 Dodge Sprinter vs. 2005 Land Rover LR3
To start off, 2005 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Dodge Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Dodge Sprinter would be higher. At 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover LR3 (301 HP) has 147 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Sprinter. (154 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 505 kg more than 2004 Dodge Sprinter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Land Rover LR3 (427 Nm) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Sprinter. (330 Nm). This means 2005 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Sprinter | 2005 Land Rover LR3 | |
| Make | Dodge | Land Rover |
| Model | Sprinter | LR3 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2688 cc | 4392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 301 HP |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 2461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2370 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 86 L |
