2007 Land Rover LR3 vs. 2012 Holden Commodore

To start off, 2012 Holden Commodore 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 5,976 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Holden Commodore (360 HP) has 60 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover LR3. (300 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Holden Commodore 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 Holden Commodore. 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) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Holden Commodore. (290 Nm). This means 2007 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Holden Commodore. 2007 Land Rover LR3 has automatic transmission and 2012 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 2012 Holden Commodore 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 2012 Holden Commodore
Make Land Rover Holden
Model LR3 Commodore
Year Released 2007 2012
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4394 cc 5976 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 300 HP 360 HP
Torque 427 Nm 290 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Fuel Consumption Overall 14.7 L/100km 14.4 L/100km