2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 1997 Porsche 911

To start off, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,197 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Porsche 911 (537 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. (385 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1422 kg more than 1997 Porsche 911.

Because 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 1997 Porsche 911 (600 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. (550 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1997 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport.

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