1988 Porsche 928 vs. 2011 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Defender is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 928 (307 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 2011 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 2011 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1178 kg more than 1988 Porsche 928.
Because 2011 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Porsche 928. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 1988 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Porsche 928 | 2011 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Porsche | Land Rover |
| Model | 928 | Defender |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4664 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 307 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 75 L |
