2005 Porsche 996 vs. 2010 Land Rover LR4
To start off, 2010 Land Rover LR4 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Porsche 996. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Porsche 996 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover LR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 996 (376 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2010 Land Rover LR4. (375 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 996 should accelerate faster than 2010 Land Rover LR4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 1266 kg more than 2005 Porsche 996.
Because 2010 Land Rover LR4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Porsche 996. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover LR4 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 Land Rover LR4 (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Porsche 996. (386 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover LR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Porsche 996. 2010 Land Rover LR4 has automatic transmission and 2005 Porsche 996 has manual transmission. 2005 Porsche 996 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Land Rover LR4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Porsche 996 | 2010 Land Rover LR4 | |
| Make | Porsche | Land Rover |
| Model | 996 | LR4 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 386 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 2646 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4829 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1887 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2885 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 86 L |
