2006 Land Rover LR3 vs. 2003 Mahindra CL
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 Mahindra CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mahindra CL 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 238 more horse power than 2003 Mahindra CL. (62 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 2003 Mahindra CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 1159 kg more than 2003 Mahindra CL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mahindra CL. (165 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mahindra CL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Land Rover LR3 | 2003 Mahindra CL | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mahindra |
| Model | LR3 | CL |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4392 cc | 2523 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 2461 kg | 1302 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2040 mm |
