2006 Land Rover LR3 vs. 2012 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2012 Lotus Evora is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Land Rover LR3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Land Rover LR3 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 24 more horse power than 2012 Lotus Evora. (276 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 2012 Lotus Evora.
Because 2006 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Lotus Evora. 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 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lotus Evora. (349 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lotus Evora.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Land Rover LR3 | 2012 Lotus Evora | |
| Make | Land Rover | Lotus |
| Model | LR3 | Evora |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4392 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4341 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1222 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2576 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 59 L |
