2010 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Land Rover Freelander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Land Rover Freelander would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (400 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 2010 Land Rover Freelander. (229 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2010 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1237 kg more than 2012 Porsche 911.
Because 2010 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2010 Land Rover Freelander 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 (440 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Land Rover Freelander. (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Land Rover Freelander. 2010 Land Rover Freelander 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. 2010 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Land Rover Freelander | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Porsche |
| Model | Freelander | 911 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3192 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 317 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2632 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4491 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1295 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2451 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
