2007 Land Rover LR3 vs. 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix
To start off, 2007 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix would be higher. At 6,545 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover LR3 (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix. (247 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix.
Because 2007 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix. 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, 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix (461 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover LR3. (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover LR3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover LR3 | 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix | |
| Make | Land Rover | Pontiac |
| Model | LR3 | Grand Prix |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1971 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4393 cc | 6545 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 38 L |
