2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 1969 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,498 cc, 2005 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1038 kg more than 1969 Porsche 911.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender 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, 2005 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Porsche 911. (176 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Land Rover Defender | 1969 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Land Rover | Porsche |
Model | Defender | 911 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1969 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 2195 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 125 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2058 kg | 1020 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 61 L |