2009 Land Rover LR3 vs. 2005 Toyota Highlander
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 Toyota Highlander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Highlander 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 66 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Highlander. (230 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Highlander.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Land Rover LR3 (316 Nm) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Highlander. (314 Nm). This means 2009 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover LR3 | 2005 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
| Model | LR3 | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4394 cc | 3309 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 316 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
