2001 Porsche 996 vs. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Porsche 996. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Porsche 996 would be higher. At 4,367 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Porsche 996 (317 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2011 Land Rover Range Rover. (311 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche 996 should accelerate faster than 2011 Land Rover Range Rover.
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 (700 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Porsche 996. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Porsche 996. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 2001 Porsche 996 has manual transmission. 2001 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:
| 2001 Porsche 996 | 2011 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Porsche | Land Rover |
| Model | 996 | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3596 cc | 4367 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4973 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2891 mm |
