2007 Land Rover LR3 vs. 2012 Chevrolet Traverse
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Traverse is newer by 5 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, 2012 Chevrolet Traverse (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover LR3. (216 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Traverse 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 2012 Chevrolet Traverse. 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, 2012 Chevrolet Traverse (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover LR3. (365 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Traverse 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 | 2012 Chevrolet Traverse | |
| Make | Land Rover | Chevrolet |
| Model | LR3 | Traverse |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5207 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1991 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1849 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3020 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 83 L |
