2007 Land Rover LR3 vs. 1982 Saab 900
To start off, 2007 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Saab 900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Saab 900 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 200 more horse power than 1982 Saab 900. (100 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 1982 Saab 900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 1286 kg more than 1982 Saab 900. 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 1982 Saab 900. 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 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Saab 900. (162 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Saab 900.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover LR3 | 1982 Saab 900 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Saab |
| Model | LR3 | 900 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1982 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4394 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2466 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2530 mm |
