2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 2013 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2013 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 8 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 102 kg more than 2005 Land Rover Defender.
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, 2013 Porsche Cayenne (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Cayenne 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 | 2013 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Land Rover | Porsche |
| Model | Defender | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 4800 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 414 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 12.5 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2058 kg | 2160 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2895 mm |
