2001 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2000 Porsche 993
To start off, 2001 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Porsche 993. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Porsche 993 would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 2000 Porsche 993 (685 Nm) has 344 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Land Rover Discovery. (341 Nm). This means 2000 Porsche 993 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Land Rover Discovery. 2001 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2000 Porsche 993 has manual transmission. 2000 Porsche 993 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Land Rover Discovery | 2000 Porsche 993 | |
Make | Land Rover | Porsche |
Model | Discovery | 993 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2000 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3950 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 341 Nm | 685 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2360 mm |