2005 Land Rover LR3 vs. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 4 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, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover (391 HP) has 91 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover LR3. (300 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover LR3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 171 kg more than 2005 Land Rover LR3. 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, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover (560 Nm) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover LR3. (427 Nm). This means 2009 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover LR3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover LR3 | 2009 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Land Rover | Land Rover |
| Model | LR3 | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4390 cc | 4197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 391 HP |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2461 kg | 2632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2200 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 16.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 88 L |
