2009 Land Rover LR3 vs. 2006 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2009 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. Both 2009 Land Rover LR3 and 2006 Land Rover Discovery are equipped with a 4,394 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover LR3 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Discovery. (295 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Discovery.
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, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover LR3. (316 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover LR3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover LR3 | 2006 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Land Rover | Land Rover |
| Model | LR3 | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4394 cc | 4394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 316 Nm | 425 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
