2006 Land Rover LR3 vs. 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara
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 Suzuki Grand Vitara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 207 more horse power than 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (93 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 1211 kg more than 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara. 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 247 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Land Rover LR3 | 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Land Rover | Suzuki |
| Model | LR3 | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4392 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2461 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 30 L |
