2009 Land Rover Range Rover 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 Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (408 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Range Rover. (306 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 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 656 kg more than 2012 Porsche 911.
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 (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche 911. (420 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche 911. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover 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 Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover Range Rover | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Land Rover | Porsche |
Model | Range Rover | 911 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4394 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 408 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 441 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 104 L | 67 L |