1980 Land Rover Serie III vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 1998 Porsche 911 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Land Rover Serie III. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Land Rover Serie III would be higher. At 3,163 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 1980 Land Rover Serie III is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Land Rover Serie III 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. 1998 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 1980 Land Rover Serie III has manual transmission. 1980 Land Rover Serie III will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Land Rover Serie III | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Land Rover | Porsche |
Model | Serie III | 911 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1998 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2286 cc | 3163 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 544 HP |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1150 mm |