2003 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 1996 Porsche 911
To start off, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Porsche 911 (430 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2003 Land Rover Range Rover. (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2003 Land Rover Range Rover.
Because 2003 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 1996 Porsche 911 (540 Nm) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Land Rover Range Rover. (440 Nm). This means 1996 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Land Rover Range Rover. 2003 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 1996 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1996 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Land Rover Range Rover | 1996 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Porsche |
| Model | Range Rover | 911 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1996 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4396 cc | 3599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 296 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2200 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2280 mm |
