2005 Land Rover LR3 vs. 2002 Toyota Previa
To start off, 2005 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Previa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Previa would be higher. At 4,390 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover LR3 (300 HP) has 140 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Previa. (160 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Previa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 936 kg more than 2002 Toyota Previa. 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 2002 Toyota Previa. 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, 2005 Land Rover LR3 (427 Nm) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Previa. (221 Nm). This means 2005 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Previa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover LR3 | 2002 Toyota Previa | |
| Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
| Model | LR3 | Previa |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4390 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 160 HP |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2461 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2900 mm |
