2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 2010 Porsche 911
To start off, 2010 Porsche 911 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche 911 (435 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 315 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 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 1313 kg more than 2010 Porsche 911.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 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, 2010 Porsche 911 (429 Nm @ 6250 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 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 | 2010 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Land Rover | Porsche |
Model | Defender | 911 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2402 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 435 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 429 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6250 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 | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4465 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1808 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2355 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 67 L |