2005 Land Rover LR3 vs. 2005 Renault Kangoo
To start off, both 2005 Land Rover LR3 and 2005 Renault Kangoo were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 203 more horse power than 2005 Renault Kangoo. (97 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 1161 kg more than 2005 Renault Kangoo. 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 276 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Kangoo. (151 Nm). This means 2005 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Kangoo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover LR3 | 2005 Renault Kangoo | |
| Make | Land Rover | Renault |
| Model | LR3 | Kangoo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4390 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 97 HP |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2461 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 50 L |
