2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 2005 Porsche 996
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Porsche 996. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Porsche 996 would be higher. At 4,393 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 996 (317 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 996 should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 556 kg more than 2005 Porsche 996.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Porsche 996. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Porsche 996. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has automatic transmission and 2005 Porsche 996 has manual transmission. 2005 Porsche 996 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 2005 Porsche 996 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Porsche |
| Model | Range Rover Sport | 996 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4393 cc | 3594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2180 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 64 L |
