1995 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2009 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2009 Porsche Cayman is newer by 14 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 3,385 cc, 2009 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche Cayman (291 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 538 kg more than 2009 Porsche Cayman.
Because 1995 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Porsche Cayman. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2009 Porsche Cayman (340 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. (255 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Land Rover Discovery | 2009 Porsche Cayman | |
Make | Land Rover | Porsche |
Model | Discovery | Cayman |
Year Released | 1995 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 3385 cc |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 291 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1963 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1310 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2420 mm |