2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 2006 Porsche Boxster
To start off, both 2006 Land Rover Defender and 2006 Porsche Boxster were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,177 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche Boxster (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 55 kg more than 2006 Porsche Boxster.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Porsche Boxster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender 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, 2006 Porsche Boxster (320 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche Boxster 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 | 2006 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | Land Rover | Porsche |
Model | Defender | Boxster |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 3177 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 64 L |