2006 Land Rover LR3 vs. 2013 Porsche 911
To start off, 2013 Porsche 911 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Land Rover LR3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Land Rover LR3 would be higher. At 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche 911 (395 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover LR3. (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover LR3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 996 kg more than 2013 Porsche 911.
Because 2006 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover LR3 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, 2013 Porsche 911 (441 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover LR3. (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover LR3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Land Rover LR3 | 2013 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Porsche |
| Model | LR3 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4392 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 12.5 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2461 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4491 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1978 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1292 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.2 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 12.7 L/100km |
