1995 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2004 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2004 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,189 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche Cayenne (247 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 197 kg more than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2004 Porsche Cayenne (310 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. (255 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2004 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. 2004 Porsche Cayenne has automatic transmission and 1995 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 1995 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Porsche Cayenne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Land Rover Discovery | 2004 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Land Rover | Porsche |
| Model | Discovery | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 3189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1963 kg | 2160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2860 mm |
