2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 2006 Porsche Carrera GT
To start off, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 5,733 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 678 kg more than 2006 Porsche Carrera GT.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Porsche Carrera GT. 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, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT (590 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Defender | 2006 Porsche Carrera GT | |
| Make | Land Rover | Porsche |
| Model | Defender | Carrera GT |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 5733 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 604 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 590 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 98.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2058 kg | 1380 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 92 L |
