2008 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1980 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 648 kg more than 1980 Porsche 911.
Because 2008 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 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 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Porsche 911. (256 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Freelander | 1980 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Land Rover | Porsche |
Model | Freelander | 911 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1980 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2178 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 172 HP |
Torque | 400 Nm | 256 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 70.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1122 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |