2009 Land Rover LR3 vs. 1994 Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2009 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover LR3 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1994 Rover Range Rover. (134 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 1994 Rover Range Rover.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Land Rover LR3 (316 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Rover Range Rover. (271 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Rover Range Rover.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover LR3 | 1994 Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Land Rover | Rover |
| Model | LR3 | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1994 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4394 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 316 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
