2007 Land Rover LR3 vs. 2009 Lexus LS
To start off, 2009 Lexus LS is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Land Rover LR3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Land Rover LR3 would be higher. At 4,608 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lexus LS (376 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover LR3. (216 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover LR3.
Because 2007 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Lexus LS. 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, 2009 Lexus LS (493 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover LR3. (365 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Lexus LS 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 | 2009 Lexus LS | |
| Make | Land Rover | Lexus |
| Model | LR3 | LS |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 4608 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 493 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.3 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.8 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2980 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 84 L |
