2007 Land Rover LR3 vs. 1990 Renault Alpine
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 Renault Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Renault Alpine 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 34 more horse power than 1990 Renault Alpine. (182 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 1990 Renault Alpine.
Because 2007 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Renault Alpine. 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 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Renault Alpine. (290 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Renault Alpine. 2007 Land Rover LR3 has automatic transmission and 1990 Renault Alpine has manual transmission. 1990 Renault Alpine 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 Renault Alpine | |
| Make | Land Rover | Renault |
| Model | LR3 | Alpine |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.3 mm | 91.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.8 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 72 L |
