2005 Land Rover LR3 vs. 2008 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, 2008 Nissan X-Trail 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 4,390 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover LR3 (300 HP) has 131 more horse power than 2008 Nissan X-Trail. (169 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan X-Trail.
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 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan X-Trail. (316 Nm). This means 2005 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan X-Trail.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover LR3 | 2008 Nissan X-Trail | |
| Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
| Model | LR3 | X-Trail |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4390 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 169 HP |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 60 L |
