1996 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1989 Porsche 911
To start off, 1996 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,944 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Porsche 911 (247 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1996 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1996 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 755 kg more than 1989 Porsche 911.
Because 1996 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1996 Land Rover Discovery (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Porsche 911. (317 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1996 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Land Rover Discovery | 1989 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Land Rover | Porsche |
Model | Discovery | 911 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1989 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3944 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 317 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | 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 | 2090 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2410 mm |