2007 Land Rover LR3 vs. 1970 Saab Sonett III
To start off, 2007 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Saab Sonett III. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Saab Sonett III would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover LR3 (216 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1970 Saab Sonett III. (64 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 1970 Saab Sonett III.
Because 2007 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Saab Sonett III. 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 (365 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Saab Sonett III. (115 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Saab Sonett III. 2007 Land Rover LR3 has automatic transmission and 1970 Saab Sonett III has manual transmission. 1970 Saab Sonett III will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Land Rover LR3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover LR3 | 1970 Saab Sonett III | |
Make | Land Rover | Saab |
Model | LR3 | Sonett III |
Year Released | 2007 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4015 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 216 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.3 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.8 mm | 58.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2160 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 60 L |