2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 2001 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 677 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Porsche 911 (350 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2001 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Land Rover Defender | 2001 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Porsche |
| Model | Defender | 911 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 3400 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 300 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2082 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 64 L |
