2005 Land Rover LR3 vs. 2013 Volvo X670
To start off, 2013 Volvo X670 is newer by 8 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 4 more horse power than 2013 Volvo X670. (296 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 2013 Volvo X670. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 533 kg more than 2013 Volvo X670. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Volvo X670 (441 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover LR3. (427 Nm). This means 2013 Volvo X670 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 | 2013 Volvo X670 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Volvo |
| Model | LR3 | X670 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4390 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 6 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 296 HP |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 93 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2461 kg | 1928 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4838 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1604 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2815 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 12.1 L/100km |
