2011 Porsche 911 vs. 2012 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Defender is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1319 kg more than 2011 Porsche 911.
Because 2012 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Defender 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, 2011 Porsche 911 (390 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Porsche 911 | 2012 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Porsche | Land Rover |
Model | 911 | Defender |
Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1389 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1808 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1311 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 75 L |