2006 Land Rover LR3 vs. 1976 Holden Sunbird
To start off, 2006 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Holden Sunbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Holden Sunbird would be higher. At 5,044 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Holden Sunbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover LR3 (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1976 Holden Sunbird. (247 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 1976 Holden Sunbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 1181 kg more than 1976 Holden Sunbird. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Holden Sunbird. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 1976 Holden Sunbird (436 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover LR3. (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Holden Sunbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover LR3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Land Rover LR3 | 1976 Holden Sunbird | |
| Make | Land Rover | Holden |
| Model | LR3 | Sunbird |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4392 cc | 5044 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 436 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2461 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2590 mm |
