2007 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2004 Porsche 996
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Porsche 996. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Porsche 996 would be higher. At 4,197 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover (392 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2004 Porsche 996. (317 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2004 Porsche 996. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1227 kg more than 2004 Porsche 996. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (560 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Porsche 996. (371 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Porsche 996. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 2004 Porsche 996 has manual transmission. 2004 Porsche 996 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Range Rover | 2004 Porsche 996 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Porsche |
| Model | Range Rover | 996 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4197 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 392 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 371 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 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 | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2632 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2200 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 64 L |
