2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2004 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,989 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 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 685 kg more than 2004 Porsche 911.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 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, 2004 Porsche 911 (640 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2004 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 | 2004 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Land Rover | Porsche |
Model | Discovery | 911 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 3989 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 476 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 640 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.3 seconds | 4 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 12.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 89 L |