2009 Land Rover LR3 vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque

To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Land Rover LR3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Land Rover LR3 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 54 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque. (242 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque.

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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque (340 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover LR3. (316 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 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 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
Make Land Rover Land Rover
Model LR3 Range Rover Evoque
Year Released 2009 2012
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4394 cc 2000 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 296 HP 242 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 316 Nm 340 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 1750 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Top Speed 199 km/hour 217 km/hour
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors


 

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