2005 Land Rover LR3 vs. 2003 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2005 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 4,553 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover LR3 (301 HP) has 84 more horse power than 2003 Land Rover Discovery. (217 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 2003 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 386 kg more than 2003 Land Rover Discovery. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 LR3 (427 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Land Rover Discovery. (407 Nm). This means 2005 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover LR3 | 2003 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Land Rover | Land Rover |
| Model | LR3 | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4392 cc | 4553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 217 HP |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2461 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2550 mm |
