2001 Porsche 911 vs. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 2001 Porsche 911. (276 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2001 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1050 kg more than 2001 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2001 Porsche 911 (759 Nm) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. (624 Nm). This means 2001 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has automatic transmission and 2001 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2001 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Porsche 911 | 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Porsche | Land Rover |
| Model | 911 | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3594 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 759 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 2590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4783 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1788 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2743 mm |
