2008 Chevrolet Express vs. 2011 Land Rover LR3
To start off, 2011 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover LR3 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Express. (279 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Express.
Because 2011 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Chevrolet Express. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2008 Chevrolet Express (399 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Land Rover LR3. (316 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Land Rover LR3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Express | 2011 Land Rover LR3 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
| Model | Express | LR3 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 4394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 279 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 399 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
