2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 vs. 2003 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Porsche Cayenne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Porsche Cayenne would be higher. At 4,511 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Porsche Cayenne (335 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3. (291 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3.
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, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Porsche Cayenne. (420 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Porsche Cayenne.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 | 2003 Porsche Cayenne | |
Make | Land Rover | Porsche |
Model | Discovery 3 | Cayenne |
Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4394 cc | 4511 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 291 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 425 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 83 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1930 mm |