1999 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2008 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Porsche 911 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Land Rover Freelander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Land Rover Freelander would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche 911 (500 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 403 more horse power than 1999 Land Rover Freelander. (97 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1999 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 110 kg more than 2008 Porsche 911.
Because 1999 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 2008 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Land Rover Freelander. (210 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Land Rover Freelander | 2008 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Porsche |
| Model | Freelander | 911 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2360 mm |
