1999 Porsche 996 vs. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Porsche 996. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Porsche 996 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1999 Porsche 996. (296 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1999 Porsche 996. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1209 kg more than 1999 Porsche 996. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Porsche 996. (357 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Porsche 996. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 1999 Porsche 996 has manual transmission. 1999 Porsche 996 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Porsche 996 | 2011 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Porsche | Land Rover |
| Model | 996 | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3387 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 2584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4973 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2891 mm |
