2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 4 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 (456 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 336 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 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 1193 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Porsche 911. 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, 2005 Porsche 911 (620 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Defender | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Porsche |
| Model | Defender | 911 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2402 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 456 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| 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 | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 24.4 L/100km | 12.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 89 L |
