2007 Land Rover LR3 vs. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 82 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. (218 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 4 kg more than 2007 Land Rover LR3.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (441 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover LR3. (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover LR3. 2007 Land Rover LR3 has automatic transmission and 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 | 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
| Model | LR3 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4394 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2466 kg | 2470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 60 L |
