2006 Land Rover LR3 vs. 2003 Holden Frontera
To start off, 2006 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Holden Frontera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Holden Frontera 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 13 more horse power than 2003 Holden Frontera. (203 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 2003 Holden Frontera.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (365 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Holden Frontera. (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Holden Frontera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Land Rover LR3 | 2003 Holden Frontera | |
| Make | Land Rover | Holden |
| Model | LR3 | Frontera |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 3165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 203 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2710 mm |
