1960 Land Rover 88 vs. 1990 Porsche 928
To start off, 1990 Porsche 928 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Land Rover 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Land Rover 88 would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 928 (306 HP) has 239 more horse power than 1960 Land Rover 88. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1960 Land Rover 88. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Porsche 928 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1960 Land Rover 88. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 Land Rover 88 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Porsche 928. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1960 Land Rover 88 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, 1990 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Land Rover 88. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Land Rover 88.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Land Rover 88 | 1990 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Porsche |
| Model | 88 | 928 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 306 HP |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2510 mm |
