1982 Porsche 944 vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Porsche 944 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1982 Porsche 944. (163 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1982 Porsche 944. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1424 kg more than 1982 Porsche 944. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Porsche 944. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover 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 Land Rover Range Rover (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Porsche 944. (205 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Porsche 944 | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Porsche | Land Rover |
| Model | 944 | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2479 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 2584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4973 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2891 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 104 L |
