2009 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2007 Land Rover LR3
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Land Rover LR3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Land Rover LR3 would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover (268 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover LR3. (216 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2007 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 276 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover LR3. (365 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover LR3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Range Rover | 2007 Land Rover LR3 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Land Rover |
| Model | Range Rover | LR3 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3630 cc | 4015 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 216 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 641 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 100.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 84.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| 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 Tank Capacity | 105 L | 75 L |
