2006 Land Rover LR3 vs. 1996 Rover 220
To start off, 2006 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Rover 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Rover 220 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 197 more horse power than 1996 Rover 220. (103 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 1996 Rover 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 1247 kg more than 1996 Rover 220. 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 1996 Rover 220. 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 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Rover 220. (210 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Rover 220.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Land Rover LR3 | 1996 Rover 220 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Rover |
| Model | LR3 | 220 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4392 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2461 kg | 1214 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.2 L/100km | 4.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.9 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 50 L |
