2005 Land Rover LR3 vs. 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
To start off, 2005 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight would be higher. At 6,596 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover LR3 (301 HP) has 119 more horse power than 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (182 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 721 kg more than 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover LR3 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, 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (435 Nm) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover LR3. (427 Nm). This means 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover LR3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover LR3 | 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | |
| Make | Land Rover | Oldsmobile |
| Model | LR3 | Eighty-Eight |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1976 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4392 cc | 6596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 182 HP |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2461 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2960 mm |
