2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2010 Porsche 911
To start off, 2010 Porsche 911 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 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 645 kg more than 2010 Porsche 911.
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, 2010 Porsche 911 (390 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2010 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 | 2010 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Porsche |
| Model | Discovery | 911 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 3600 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 345 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4465 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1311 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 67 L |
