2003 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2010 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2010 Porsche Cayman is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 4,553 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche Cayman (320 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2003 Land Rover Discovery. (217 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2003 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 725 kg more than 2010 Porsche Cayman.
Because 2003 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Porsche Cayman. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Land Rover Discovery (407 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Porsche Cayman. (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2003 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Porsche Cayman. 2003 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2010 Porsche Cayman has manual transmission. 2010 Porsche Cayman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Land Rover Discovery | 2010 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Land Rover | Porsche |
| Model | Discovery | Cayman |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4553 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1306 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2416 mm |
