1999 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1989 Porsche 928
To start off, 1999 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1999 Land Rover Discovery. (135 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 928 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 670 kg more than 1989 Porsche 928.
Because 1999 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Porsche 928. 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, 1989 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1989 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Land Rover Discovery | 1989 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Porsche |
| Model | Discovery | 928 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1989 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2510 mm |
