1971 Land Rover Serie II vs. 1978 Porsche 911
To start off, 1978 Porsche 911 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Land Rover Serie II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Land Rover Serie II would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 911 (185 HP) has 118 more horse power than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Land Rover Serie II weights approximately 320 kg more than 1978 Porsche 911.
Because 1971 Land Rover Serie II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Land Rover Serie II will offer significantly more control. 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, 1978 Porsche 911 (265 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. (158 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Land Rover Serie II.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Land Rover Serie II | 1978 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Porsche |
| Model | Serie II | 911 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1978 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 185 HP |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2280 mm |
