2007 Land Rover LR3 vs. 2004 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2007 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 4,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (217 HP) has 1 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover LR3. (216 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster 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, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (407 Nm) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover LR3. (365 Nm). This means 2004 Land Rover Discovery 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 | 2004 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Land Rover | Land Rover |
| Model | LR3 | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 4556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 217 HP |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.3 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.8 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 93 L |
