1978 Porsche 924 vs. 1999 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 1999 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Porsche 924. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Porsche 924 would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 924 (170 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1999 Land Rover Discovery. (135 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 1999 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1020 kg more than 1978 Porsche 924.
Because 1999 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Porsche 924. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 Land Rover Discovery (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Porsche 924. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Porsche 924. 1999 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 1978 Porsche 924 has manual transmission. 1978 Porsche 924 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Porsche 924 | 1999 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Porsche | Land Rover |
Model | 924 | Discovery |
Year Released | 1978 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 2200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2550 mm |