2007 Land Rover LR3 vs. 2005 Rover 75
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 Rover 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Rover 75 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 68 more horse power than 2005 Rover 75. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 2005 Rover 75.
Because 2007 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Rover 75. 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 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Rover 75. (215 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Rover 75. 2007 Land Rover LR3 has automatic transmission and 2005 Rover 75 has manual transmission. 2005 Rover 75 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 | 2005 Rover 75 | |
Make | Land Rover | Rover |
Model | LR3 | 75 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4015 cc | 1796 cc |
Horse Power | 216 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 215 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 65 L |