2009 Land Rover LR3 vs. 2005 Mahindra CL

To start off, 2009 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mahindra CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mahindra CL 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 234 more horse power than 2005 Mahindra CL. (62 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mahindra CL.

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 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mahindra CL. (165 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mahindra CL. 2009 Land Rover LR3 has automatic transmission and 2005 Mahindra CL has manual transmission. 2005 Mahindra CL 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 2005 Mahindra CL
Make Land Rover Mahindra
Model LR3 CL
Year Released 2009 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4394 cc 2523 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 296 HP 62 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 3200 RPM
Torque 316 Nm 165 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 1500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual


 

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