2006 Land Rover LR3 vs. 1976 Volkswagen SP2
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 Volkswagen SP2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Volkswagen SP2 would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover LR3 (216 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1976 Volkswagen SP2. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 1976 Volkswagen SP2.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Land Rover LR3 (365 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Volkswagen SP2. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Volkswagen SP2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Land Rover LR3 | 1976 Volkswagen SP2 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
| Model | LR3 | SP2 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 1679 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2410 mm |
