2006 Honda CR-V vs. 2007 Land Rover LR3
To start off, 2007 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda CR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda CR-V would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover LR3 (216 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2006 Honda CR-V. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda CR-V.
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, 2007 Land Rover LR3 (365 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda CR-V. (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda CR-V. 2007 Land Rover LR3 has automatic transmission and 2006 Honda CR-V has manual transmission. 2006 Honda CR-V will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Land Rover LR3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda CR-V | 2007 Land Rover LR3 | |
| Make | Honda | Land Rover |
| Model | CR-V | LR3 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2204 cc | 4015 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 216 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 100.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.1 mm | 84.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.7:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 75 L |
