2005 Land Rover LR3 vs. 2012 Scion tC
To start off, 2012 Scion tC is newer by 7 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 120 more horse power than 2012 Scion tC. (180 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 2012 Scion tC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 1073 kg more than 2012 Scion tC. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Scion tC. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover LR3 will offer significantly more control. 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 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Scion tC. (234 Nm). This means 2005 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Scion tC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover LR3 | 2012 Scion tC | |
| Make | Land Rover | Scion |
| Model | LR3 | tC |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4390 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 180 HP |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 234 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2461 kg | 1388 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 55 L |
