2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2008 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2008 Land Rover Discovery and 2008 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,824 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 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 780 kg more than 2008 Porsche 911.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 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, 2008 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2008 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 | 2008 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Land Rover | Porsche |
Model | Discovery | 911 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 3824 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 350 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 11.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 293 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.3 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 64 L |