2007 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2005 Land Rover LR3
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Land Rover LR3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Land Rover LR3 would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover LR3 (300 HP) has 5 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Discovery. (295 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 243 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Land Rover LR3 (427 Nm) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Discovery. (425 Nm). This means 2005 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Discovery | 2005 Land Rover LR3 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Land Rover |
| Model | Discovery | LR3 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4394 cc | 4390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 300 HP |
| Torque | 425 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2704 kg | 2461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 86 L |
