2011 Porsche Boxster vs. 2005 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2011 Porsche Boxster is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Boxster (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Discovery. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 704 kg more than 2011 Porsche Boxster.
Because 2005 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Porsche Boxster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 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 Boxster (360 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Discovery. (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Discovery. 2005 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2011 Porsche Boxster has manual transmission. 2011 Porsche Boxster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Porsche Boxster | 2005 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Porsche | Land Rover |
| Model | Boxster | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3400 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1351 kg | 2055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4371 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1801 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1293 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2416 mm | 2550 mm |
