2002 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2007 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2007 Porsche Boxster is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 2,926 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche Boxster (225 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2002 Land Rover Range Rover. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2002 Land Rover Range Rover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1084 kg more than 2007 Porsche Boxster.
Because 2002 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Porsche Boxster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2002 Land Rover Range Rover (391 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Porsche Boxster. (260 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2002 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Land Rover Range Rover | 2007 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Land Rover | Porsche |
| Model | Range Rover | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2926 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 253 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2440 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2200 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 64 L |
