2009 Land Rover LR2 vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover LR2. (231 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 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 2005 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, 2005 Porsche 911 (560 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover LR2. (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover LR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover LR2 | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Porsche |
| Model | LR2 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3192 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 231 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 317 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 13.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
