2009 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1969 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,015 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (209 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1969 Porsche 911. (125 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1969 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1688 kg more than 1969 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery 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 Discovery (360 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Porsche 911. (176 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Discovery | 1969 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Porsche |
| Model | Discovery | 911 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1969 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 209 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 61 L |
