2006 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 1 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, 2005 Porsche 911 (316 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Discovery. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1095 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911.
Because 2006 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery 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 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Porsche 911. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Porsche 911. 2005 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 2006 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 2006 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Discovery | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Land Rover | Porsche |
Model | Discovery | 911 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2720 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 316 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 280 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2440 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 64 L |