2009 Land Rover LR3 vs. 2000 Pontiac Trans Am
To start off, 2009 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Pontiac Trans Am. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Pontiac Trans Am would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Pontiac Trans Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover LR3 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2000 Pontiac Trans Am. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 2000 Pontiac Trans Am.
Because 2009 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Pontiac Trans Am. 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, 2000 Pontiac Trans Am (454 Nm) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover LR3. (316 Nm). This means 2000 Pontiac Trans Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover LR3. 2009 Land Rover LR3 has automatic transmission and 2000 Pontiac Trans Am has manual transmission. 2000 Pontiac Trans Am will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Land Rover LR3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover LR3 | 2000 Pontiac Trans Am | |
Make | Land Rover | Pontiac |
Model | LR3 | Trans Am |
Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4394 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 316 Nm | 454 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |