2008 Porsche 911 vs. 2003 Rover City

To start off, 2008 Porsche 911 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Rover City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Rover City would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche 911 weights approximately 355 kg more than 2003 Rover City.

Because 2008 Porsche 911 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Rover City, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Porsche 911 (371 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Rover City. (119 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Rover City.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Porsche 911 2003 Rover City
Make Porsche Rover
Model 911 City
Year Released 2008 2003
Engine Position Rear Front
Engine Size 3596 cc 1405 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type boxer in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 84 HP
Torque 371 Nm 119 Nm
Torque RPM 4250 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 96 mm 75.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 82.8 mm 79.5 mm
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1395 kg 1040 kg
Vehicle Length 4790 mm 3710 mm
Vehicle Height 1710 mm 1510 mm
Wheelbase Size 2360 mm 2410 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 37 L


 

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