2005 Land Rover LR3 vs. 1997 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,390 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Porsche 911 (520 HP) has 220 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover LR3. (300 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover LR3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 1311 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Porsche 911 (685 Nm) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover LR3. (427 Nm). This means 1997 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover LR3.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Land Rover LR3 | 1997 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Land Rover | Porsche |
Model | LR3 | 911 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1997 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4390 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 520 HP |
Torque | 427 Nm | 685 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2461 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1250 mm |