2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1060 kg more than 1998 Porsche 911.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Range Rover Sport (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Porsche 911. (350 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Land Rover | Porsche |
Model | Range Rover Sport | 911 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1998 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4394 cc | 3387 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 296 HP |
Torque | 440 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.3:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2480 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 63 L |