2007 Land Rover LR3 vs. 2012 Hyundai i10
To start off, 2012 Hyundai i10 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 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover LR3 (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai i10. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai i10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 1470 kg more than 2012 Hyundai i10. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Hyundai i10. 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai i10. (121 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai i10. 2007 Land Rover LR3 has automatic transmission and 2012 Hyundai i10 has manual transmission. 2012 Hyundai i10 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 Hyundai i10 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Hyundai |
| Model | LR3 | i10 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4394 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2466 kg | 996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3565 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1595 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 4.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
