1998 Porsche 911 vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1998 Porsche 911. (444 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1998 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1377 kg more than 1998 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Porsche 911 (665 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Land Rover Range Rover. (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Land Rover Range Rover.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Porsche 911 | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Porsche | Land Rover |
| Model | 911 | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 665 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 2672 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4973 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2891 mm |
