2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2003 Porsche 996
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Porsche 996. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Porsche 996 would be higher. At 3,594 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Porsche 996 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1089 kg more than 2003 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, 2008 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Porsche 996. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Porsche 996.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2003 Porsche 996 | |
Make | Land Rover | Porsche |
Model | Discovery | 996 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2720 cc | 3594 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 317 HP |
Torque | 440 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 82.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2494 kg | 1405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2360 mm |