2009 Land Rover LR3 vs. 1984 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover LR3 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1984 Porsche 911. (229 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 1984 Porsche 911.
Because 2009 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR3 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 LR3 (316 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Porsche 911. (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Porsche 911. 2009 Land Rover LR3 has automatic transmission and 1984 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1984 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Land Rover LR3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover LR3 | 1984 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Land Rover | Porsche |
Model | LR3 | 911 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1984 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4394 cc | 3164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 229 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 316 Nm | 286 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |