2008 Land Rover Defender vs. 2007 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Defender is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,594 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 445 kg more than 2007 Porsche 911.
Because 2008 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2007 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Defender. (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2007 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Defender | 2007 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Porsche |
| Model | Defender | 911 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 3594 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 321 HP |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 130 km/hour | 285 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.5 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1425 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 64 L |
