2009 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2006 Land Rover LR3
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Land Rover LR3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Land Rover LR3 would be higher. At 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (612 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 396 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover LR3. (216 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover LR3.
Because 2006 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (596 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover LR3. (365 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover LR3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Corvette | 2006 Land Rover LR3 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
| Model | Corvette | LR3 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6162 cc | 4015 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 612 HP | 216 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 596 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 86 L |
