2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Porsche 911 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 3,823 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 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 552 kg more than 2009 Porsche 911.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Porsche 911. 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, 2009 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2009 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 | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Porsche |
| Model | Defender | 911 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 3823 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 350 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2082 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 11.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 64 L |
