2009 Land Rover LR3 vs. 2003 Toyota Avalon
To start off, 2009 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Avalon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Avalon 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 86 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Avalon. (210 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Avalon.
Because 2009 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Toyota Avalon. 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Avalon. (298 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Avalon.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover LR3 | 2003 Toyota Avalon | |
Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
Model | LR3 | Avalon |
Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4394 cc | 2981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 316 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |