What is the difference L322 and L320?

[Jazzman]

I can see the L320 is a Range Rover 'Sport'. And from the sticky it is based on the D3/4 chassis.

But what is the difference between the L320 and L322?

Naive question, i'm really not trying to start something.... just in case this is a sensitive topic.

[p38arover]

The L322 is the full sized Range Rover that replaced the P38A - often called the FFRR (Full Fat RR).

They are completely different vehicles. The L322 doesn't have a separate chassis like the L319/L320.

[Graeme]

The ride is quite different too. The Sport is as the name suggests is sportier, hugging the road on bends and with firm suspension. The L322 was built for comfort so generally has softer suspension and doesn't corner so well, although the last of the models have computer-controlled shocks (CVDs) which help a lot. Some later Sports also have CVDs but can have other suspension features too to enhance cornering ability.

Often one favours the Sport or the L322, not both.

[Jazzman]

Thanks Gentlemen.

[sheerluck]

The L322 was developed when BMW were paying the bills, and the early model had BMW engines. The later L322 (2006 onwards?) had the same Ford and Jaguar engines that the L320 had.

The L320 was developed when Ford was at the helm. They don't really really share much in common apart from a name plate.

[DazzaTD5]

As I believe Graeme has rightly pointed out, people tend to either like one or the other....

I have more of a dislike for the L322 ... it has that BMW / Land Rovers of old cross bred feel to it, which makes me cringe... *shudder*

The L320 (L319) is Ford Ford Ford... have you driven a Ford lately?
or should I say... "its just how a truck should look"? ...either way D3/D4/RRS are great vehicles to repair compared to Land Rover poor (no R&D) engineering of old.

The new new ones I'm sad about no body off....

Regards
Daz

[Homestar]

As mentioned an L322 is the 'real' Range Rover, the L320 is a Disco 3 with a dinner suit on and a 'Range Rover' badge, it is the pretender to the throne...

I'll bugger off now as I'm sure I'll get some hate for that comment (but it's true)

The only thing I'll say on the L322's engineering is that it was 98% brilliant - I don't know where you got the idea that there was no or little R&D for the L322 - when it was released it was the most expensive R&D project of any vehicle ever at the time - over 1 Billion dollars at the time before they even sent one of the production line. The transmission in the early models was the only cock up. I don't think anyone would say BMW don't do R&D. Engines, transfer cases, diffs and electronics are all bullet proof and they have a reputation for very good reliability compared to earlier models of the RR.

They are also a very easy vehicle to work on, no bodies off for starter motors, etc...

I think a lot of people that don't know or understand them just think they were an upgraded P38 but it was a clean sheet build that remained largely unchanged for over 10 years - a brilliant production run starting with BMW through to Ford.

But the L320 is also a very good vehcile, I've driven more than one, but not my cup of tea - mainly due to the lack of room in the back load area compared to the cavanous room of the L322 but horses for courses - they are a great vehicle if they fit what you need them for, they certainly drive beautifully.

[BigJon]

the L320 is a Disco 3 with a dinner suit on

I would never say that about an L320. I usually say they are a Disco 3 in a fancy dress....

[BigJon]

So far the only shared parts I have found between my 07 Vogue and Dad's 05 Sport are the fog lights in the front bumper bar.

[sheerluck]

I would never say that about an L320. I usually say they are a Disco 3 in a fancy dress....

Yeah, it's a posh frock, not a dinner suit.