2009 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2005 Porsche Carrera GT
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Porsche Carrera GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Porsche Carrera GT would be higher. At 5,733 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche Carrera GT (604 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 336 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Range Rover. (268 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Range Rover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1337 kg more than 2005 Porsche Carrera GT.
Because 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Porsche Carrera GT. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover 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 Range Rover (641 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Porsche Carrera GT. (590 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Porsche Carrera GT. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 2005 Porsche Carrera GT has manual transmission. 2005 Porsche Carrera GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Range Rover | 2005 Porsche Carrera GT | |
| Make | Land Rover | Porsche |
| Model | Range Rover | Carrera GT |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3630 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 604 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 641 Nm | 590 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 76 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 330 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.2 seconds | 3.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2717 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16 L/100km | 18 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 92 L |
