2007 Land Rover LR3 vs. 1990 Nissan Pintara
To start off, 2007 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Nissan Pintara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Nissan Pintara 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 105 more horse power than 1990 Nissan Pintara. (111 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 1990 Nissan Pintara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 895 kg more than 1990 Nissan Pintara. 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 1990 Nissan Pintara. 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 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Nissan Pintara. (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Nissan Pintara. 2007 Land Rover LR3 has automatic transmission and 1990 Nissan Pintara has manual transmission. 1990 Nissan Pintara 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 | 1990 Nissan Pintara | |
| Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
| Model | LR3 | Pintara |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1990 |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 1974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2560 mm |
