2005 Land Rover LR3 vs. 2009 Tata Sumo
To start off, 2009 Tata Sumo 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, 2005 Land Rover LR3 (300 HP) has 231 more horse power than 2009 Tata Sumo. (69 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Sumo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 661 kg more than 2009 Tata Sumo. 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 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Sumo. (223 Nm). This means 2005 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Sumo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover LR3 | 2009 Tata Sumo | |
| Make | Land Rover | Tata |
| Model | LR3 | Sumo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4390 cc | 2956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 69 HP |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2461 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4258 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1726 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1925 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2425 mm |
