2009 Land Rover LR3 vs. 1999 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2009 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Toyota Prius. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Toyota Prius 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 169 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Prius. (127 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Prius.
Because 2009 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Toyota Prius. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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 Land Rover LR3 (316 Nm) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota Prius. (108 Nm). This means 2009 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover LR3 | 1999 Toyota Prius | |
Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
Model | LR3 | Prius |
Year Released | 2009 | 1999 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4394 cc | 1499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 316 Nm | 108 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |