2005 Land Rover LR3 vs. 2008 Land Rover LR2
To start off, 2008 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Land Rover LR3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Land Rover LR3 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 71 more horse power than 2008 Land Rover LR2. (230 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 2008 Land Rover LR2.
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 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover LR2. (317 Nm). This means 2005 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover LR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover LR3 | 2008 Land Rover LR2 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Land Rover |
| Model | LR3 | LR2 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4392 cc | 3201 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 230 HP |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 96 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 | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2180 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 70 L |
