2008 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (445 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 2008 Land Rover Range Rover. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2008 Land Rover Range Rover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 955 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Porsche 911 (620 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Range Rover. (391 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Range Rover. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 2005 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2005 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Range Rover | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Land Rover | Porsche |
Model | Range Rover | 911 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2926 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 445 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 391 Nm | 620 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 76.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 307 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.7 seconds | 4.2 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2545 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2200 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.3 L/100km | 13.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 104 L | 64 L |