2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 660 kg more than 2012 Porsche 911.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2012 Porsche 911 (699 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 399 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover Defender | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Land Rover | Porsche |
Model | Defender | 911 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 620 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 699 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4468 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1285 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 67 L |