2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 2001 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (385 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2001 Porsche 911. (315 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2001 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1087 kg more than 2001 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Range Rover Sport (550 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Porsche 911. (371 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 2001 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Land Rover | Porsche |
Model | Range Rover Sport | 911 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 315 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 371 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 285 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.6 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2572 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 64 L |