1985 Porsche 911 vs. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (503 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 1985 Porsche 911. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1985 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1380 kg more than 1985 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (625 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Porsche 911. (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Porsche 911 | 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Porsche | Land Rover |
| Model | 911 | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3164 cc | 2013 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | electric |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 503 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 625 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.4 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 2590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4783 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2158 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1784 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2745 mm |
