1972 Porsche 917 vs. 2011 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Porsche 917. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Porsche 917 would be higher. At 4,994 cc, 1972 Porsche 917 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 362 more horse power than 2011 Land Rover Freelander. (158 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 2011 Land Rover Freelander.
Because 2011 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Porsche 917. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Freelander 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, 1972 Porsche 917 (610 Nm) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Land Rover Freelander. (400 Nm). This means 1972 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Porsche 917 | 2011 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Porsche | Land Rover |
Model | 917 | Freelander |
Year Released | 1972 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4994 cc | 2179 cc |
Horse Power | 520 HP | 158 HP |
Torque | 610 Nm | 400 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 16.5:1 |
Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |