2007 Land Rover LR3 vs. 2009 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2009 Porsche Cayman 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 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche Cayman (291 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover LR3. (216 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche Cayman 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 Porsche Cayman. 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 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche Cayman. (340 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover LR3 | 2009 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Land Rover | Porsche |
| Model | LR3 | Cayman |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 3385 cc |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.3 mm | 96.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.8 mm | 78.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 267 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 64 L |
