2009 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1972 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1972 Porsche 911. (165 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1972 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1409 kg more than 1972 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 1972 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 (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Porsche 911. (206 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover Discovery | 1972 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Land Rover | Porsche |
Model | Discovery | 911 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1972 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2720 cc | 2339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 165 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 70.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2486 kg | 1077 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 80 L |