2005 Land Rover LR3 SE vs. 2005 Land Rover LR3 HSE
To start off, both 2005 Land Rover LR3 SE and 2005 Land Rover LR3 HSE were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover LR3 HSE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover LR3 HSE (301 HP) has 1 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover LR3 SE. (300 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover LR3 HSE should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover LR3 SE.
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, both vehicles can yield 427 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover LR3 SE | 2005 Land Rover LR3 HSE | |
| Make | Land Rover | Land Rover |
| Model | LR3 | LR3 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4390 cc | 4392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 301 HP |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2461 kg | 2461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 86 L |
