2001 Porsche 996 vs. 2012 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 11 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 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Porsche 996 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Porsche 996 (317 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Freelander. (158 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche 996 should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover Freelander.
Because 2001 Porsche 996 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Land Rover Freelander. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Porsche 996 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, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Porsche 996. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Porsche 996.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Porsche 996 | 2012 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Porsche | Land Rover |
| Model | 996 | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3596 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2670 mm |
