1988 Porsche 944 vs. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Porsche 944 would be higher. At 2,680 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (503 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 341 more horse power than 1988 Porsche 944. (162 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1988 Porsche 944.
Because 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Porsche 944. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (625 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Porsche 944. (225 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Porsche 944. 1988 Porsche 944 has automatic transmission and 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has manual transmission. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Porsche 944 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Porsche 944 | 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Porsche | Land Rover |
| Model | 944 | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2680 cc | 2013 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 162 HP | 503 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 625 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | (:1): 9. |
| Top Speed | 219 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.4 seconds | 6.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4783 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2158 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1784 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2745 mm |
