2009 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2006 Land Rover LR3
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Land Rover LR3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Land Rover LR3 would be higher. At 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover LR3 (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Range Rover. (268 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Range Rover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 256 kg more than 2006 Land Rover LR3.
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 Range Rover (641 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover LR3. (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover LR3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Range Rover | 2006 Land Rover LR3 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Land Rover |
| Model | Range Rover | LR3 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3630 cc | 4392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 641 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2717 kg | 2461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 86 L |
