2005 Land Rover LR3 vs. 2003 Porsche Boxster
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 Porsche Boxster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Porsche Boxster would be higher. At 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover LR3 (301 HP) has 39 more horse power than 2003 Porsche Boxster. (262 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 2003 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 1081 kg more than 2003 Porsche Boxster. 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 2003 Porsche Boxster. 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 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Porsche Boxster. (310 Nm). This means 2005 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover LR3 | 2003 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Land Rover | Porsche |
| Model | LR3 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4392 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 262 HP |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2461 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 15.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 64 L |
