2008 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1972 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 693 kg more than 1972 Porsche 911.
Because 2008 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Freelander 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 Land Rover Freelander (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Porsche 911. (206 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Porsche 911. 2008 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 1972 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1972 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Freelander | 1972 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Land Rover | Porsche |
Model | Freelander | 911 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1972 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3192 cc | 2339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 165 HP |
Torque | 317 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 70.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1077 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |