2006 Land Rover LR3 vs. 2006 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, both 2006 Land Rover LR3 and 2006 Land Rover Discovery were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover LR3. (216 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover LR3.
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 Discovery (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover LR3. (365 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover LR3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Land Rover LR3 | 2006 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Land Rover | Land Rover |
| Model | LR3 | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 4394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 425 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 15 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 86 L |
