2005 Land Rover LR3 vs. 1968 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover LR3 (301 HP) has 161 more horse power than 1968 Porsche 911. (140 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 1968 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 1441 kg more than 1968 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover LR3 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 LR3 (427 Nm) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Porsche 911. (176 Nm). This means 2005 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Land Rover LR3 | 1968 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Land Rover | Porsche |
Model | LR3 | 911 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1968 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4392 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 140 HP |
Torque | 427 Nm | 176 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.1:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2461 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 61 L |