2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 1984 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,947 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Porsche 911 (229 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (180 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 400 kg more than 1984 Porsche 911.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 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 (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Porsche 911. (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Defender | 1984 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Porsche |
| Model | Defender | 911 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1984 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3947 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 80 L |
