2006 Land Rover LR3 vs. 1991 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2006 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Toyota MR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Toyota MR2 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 146 more horse power than 1991 Toyota MR2. (154 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 1991 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 1226 kg more than 1991 Toyota MR2. 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 1991 Toyota MR2. 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 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Toyota MR2. (190 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Land Rover LR3 | 1991 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
| Model | LR3 | MR2 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1991 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4392 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2461 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 70 L |
