2005 Land Rover LR3 vs. 2004 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2005 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Yaris. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Yaris 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 218 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Yaris. (83 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 1391 kg more than 2004 Toyota Yaris. 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 2004 Toyota Yaris. 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 303 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Yaris. (124 Nm). This means 2005 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover LR3 | 2004 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
| Model | LR3 | Yaris |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4392 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 83 HP |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2461 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 45 L |
