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 3,589 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 465 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Porsche 911 (563 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 263 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. 2004 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. 2004 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2004 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Land Rover | Porsche |
Model | Discovery | 911 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 3589 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 415 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 563 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 152 km/hour | 305 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.3 seconds | 4.6 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 12.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 64 L |