2002 Porsche 996 vs. 2010 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Defender is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Porsche 996. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Porsche 996 would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Porsche 996 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Porsche 996 (317 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 2010 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Porsche 996 should accelerate faster than 2010 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1223 kg more than 2002 Porsche 996.
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, 2002 Porsche 996 (371 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 Porsche 996 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Porsche 996 | 2010 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Porsche | Land Rover |
Model | 996 | Defender |
Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3596 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 371 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 94.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2800 mm |