2009 Land Rover LR2 vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (537 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 306 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover LR2. (231 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover LR2.
Because 2009 Land Rover LR2 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR2 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, 1998 Porsche 911 (600 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover LR2. (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover LR2. 2009 Land Rover LR2 has automatic transmission and 1998 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1998 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Land Rover LR2 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover LR2 | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Land Rover | Porsche |
Model | LR2 | 911 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1998 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3192 cc | 3164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 231 HP | 537 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 317 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 74.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |