2007 Land Rover LR3 vs. 1968 Volvo 145
To start off, 2007 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Volvo 145. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Volvo 145 would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover LR3 (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1968 Volvo 145. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 1968 Volvo 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 1176 kg more than 1968 Volvo 145. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Volvo 145. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Land Rover LR3 (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Volvo 145. (153 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Volvo 145.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover LR3 | 1968 Volvo 145 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Volvo |
| Model | LR3 | 145 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4394 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 84.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2466 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 45 L |
