2004 Porsche 911 vs. 2005 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (415 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Discovery. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 518 kg more than 2004 Porsche 911.
Because 2005 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2004 Porsche 911 (563 Nm) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Discovery. (340 Nm). This means 2004 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Porsche 911 | 2005 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Porsche | Land Rover |
Model | 911 | Discovery |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3588 cc | 3946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 415 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 563 Nm | 340 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1537 kg | 2055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2550 mm |