2006 Land Rover LR3 vs. 1984 Plymouth Caravelle
To start off, 2006 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Plymouth Caravelle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Plymouth Caravelle would be higher. At 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover LR3 (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1984 Plymouth Caravelle. (141 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 1984 Plymouth Caravelle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 1226 kg more than 1984 Plymouth Caravelle. 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 1984 Plymouth Caravelle. 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, 2006 Land Rover LR3 (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Plymouth Caravelle. (228 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Plymouth Caravelle.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Land Rover LR3 | 1984 Plymouth Caravelle | |
| Make | Land Rover | Plymouth |
| Model | LR3 | Caravelle |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4392 cc | 2213 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 2461 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2630 mm |
