2007 Land Rover LR3 vs. 2005 Lexus ES
To start off, 2007 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lexus ES. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lexus ES 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 92 more horse power than 2005 Lexus ES. (208 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 2005 Lexus ES. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 906 kg more than 2005 Lexus ES. 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 2005 Lexus ES. 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 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lexus ES. (298 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lexus ES.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover LR3 | 2005 Lexus ES | |
Make | Land Rover | Lexus |
Model | LR3 | ES |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4394 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2466 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2730 mm |