1994 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 1978 Porsche 924
To start off, 1994 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 16 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 4,554 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Land Rover Range Rover (223 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1978 Porsche 924. (170 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1978 Porsche 924. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1040 kg more than 1978 Porsche 924. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 1994 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, 1994 Land Rover Range Rover (381 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Porsche 924. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Porsche 924. 1994 Land Rover Range Rover 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. 1994 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Land Rover Range Rover | 1978 Porsche 924 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Porsche |
| Model | Range Rover | 924 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1978 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4554 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2220 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2410 mm |
