2009 Land Rover LR3 vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Land Rover LR3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Land Rover LR3 would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover LR3. (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover LR3.
Because 2009 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 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, 2012 Porsche 911 (390 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover LR3. (316 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover LR3. 2009 Land Rover LR3 has automatic transmission and 2012 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2012 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 | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Land Rover | Porsche |
Model | LR3 | 911 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4394 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 345 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 316 Nm | 390 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |