2005 Land Rover LR3 vs. 2011 Chevrolet Captiva
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Captiva is newer by 6 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 153 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Captiva. (148 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Captiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 616 kg more than 2011 Chevrolet Captiva. 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 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Captiva. (320 Nm). This means 2005 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Captiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover LR3 | 2011 Chevrolet Captiva | |
| Make | Land Rover | Chevrolet |
| Model | LR3 | Captiva |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4392 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 148 HP |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2461 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 65 L |
