2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2001 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 800 kg more than 2001 Porsche 911.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2001 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2001 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. 2001 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2001 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Land Rover | Porsche |
Model | Discovery | 911 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 3596 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 315 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 11.3:1 |
Top Speed | 152 km/hour | 280 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.3 seconds | 5.8 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 64 L |