2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 2010 Porsche 911
To start off, 2010 Porsche 911 is newer by 5 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 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 578 kg more than 2010 Porsche 911.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 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, 2010 Porsche 911 (390 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche 911 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 | 2010 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Land Rover | Porsche |
Model | Defender | 911 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 3600 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 345 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 390 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
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 | 1480 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 64 L |