2009 Land Rover LR3 vs. 2008 Morgan Aero 8
To start off, 2009 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Morgan Aero 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Morgan Aero 8 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Morgan Aero 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover LR3 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2008 Morgan Aero 8. (282 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 2008 Morgan Aero 8.
Because 2009 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Morgan Aero 8. 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, 2008 Morgan Aero 8 (430 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover LR3. (316 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Morgan Aero 8 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 2008 Morgan Aero 8 has manual transmission. 2008 Morgan Aero 8 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.
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2009 Land Rover LR3 | 2008 Morgan Aero 8 | |
Make | Land Rover | Morgan |
Model | LR3 | Aero 8 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4394 cc | 4398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 316 Nm | 430 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |