2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 2007 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,822 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 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 1213 kg more than 2007 Porsche 911.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 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, 2007 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Defender. 2007 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 2009 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2009 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover Defender | 2007 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Land Rover | Porsche |
Model | Defender | 911 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2402 cc | 3822 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 82.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 11.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 64 L |