2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2002 Porsche 911

To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 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 795 kg more than 2002 Porsche 911.

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, 2002 Porsche 911 (841 Nm) has 541 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm). This means 2002 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Land Rover Discovery 2002 Porsche 911
Make Land Rover Porsche
Model Discovery 911
Year Released 2008 2002
Body Type SUV Coupe
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 2495 cc 3589 cc
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 276 HP
Torque 300 Nm 841 Nm
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2200 kg 1405 kg
Vehicle Length 4980 mm 4450 mm
Vehicle Height 1910 mm 1280 mm
Wheelbase Size 2550 mm 2370 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 93 L 64 L


 

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