1999 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1985 Porsche 911
To start off, 1999 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1999 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1999 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 810 kg more than 1985 Porsche 911.
Because 1999 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Porsche 911. (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1999 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Porsche 911. 1999 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 1985 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1985 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Land Rover Discovery | 1985 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Porsche |
| Model | Discovery | 911 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1985 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2280 mm |
