2005 Porsche 911 vs. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (370 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2005 Porsche 911. (316 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2005 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 939 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Porsche 911. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Porsche 911 | 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Porsche | Land Rover |
| Model | 911 | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3596 cc | 2013 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | electric |
| Horse Power | 316 HP | 370 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.6 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 2489 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4783 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2158 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1784 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2745 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.9 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.2 L/100km | 16.9 L/100km |
