2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 2000 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Porsche Boxster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Porsche Boxster would be higher. At 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Porsche Boxster (217 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1448 kg more than 2000 Porsche Boxster.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Porsche Boxster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Porsche Boxster. (265 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover Defender | 2000 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | Land Rover | Porsche |
Model | Defender | Boxster |
Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2402 cc | 2687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2360 mm |