2005 Holden Caprice vs. 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3

To start off, both 2005 Holden Caprice and 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Holden Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Holden Caprice (295 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3. (291 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Holden Caprice should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3.

Because 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Holden Caprice. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 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, 2005 Holden Caprice (446 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3. (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Holden Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Holden Caprice 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3
Make Holden Land Rover
Model Caprice Discovery 3
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5665 cc 4394 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 295 HP 291 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 446 Nm 425 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 99 mm 92 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92 mm 83 mm
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats


 

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