I mean... I don't think it's a fair comparison to take a previous version of The Sims that had different capabilities in terms of processing when it comes to worlds, and put it against a game pack for a different iteration of The Sims that is available on a wider variety of computers.
I loved TS3, don't get me wrong. But TS4 in my opinion is more beautiful, fun, interesting, and available for more users (that last point is not an opinion, that's a fact). To me, the value of a world/pack is not based on how many lots it comes with. Personally, the amount of content matters. That could include A world, CAS additions, build/buy editions, gameplay features, special items, etc.
Why you would compare a game that has large open worlds to a game that does NOT really doesn't make sense to me. It might be better to compare desert worlds within TS4 - Oasis Springs vs. Strangerville, perhaps? But one is from base game and one is a more developed DLC.
I just really don't think this is a comparison that needs to be made.
