2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,387 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 638 kg more than 1998 Porsche 911.
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, 1998 Porsche 911 (350 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Defender. 1998 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 2005 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2005 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Land Rover Defender | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Land Rover | Porsche |
Model | Defender | 911 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 3387 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 296 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 11.3:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2058 kg | 1420 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 63 L |