2004 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1981 Porsche 930
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 4,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Porsche 930 (296 HP) has 79 more horse power than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. (217 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 800 kg more than 1981 Porsche 930.
Because 2004 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Porsche 930. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 1981 Porsche 930 (431 Nm) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. (407 Nm). This means 1981 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Land Rover Discovery | 1981 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Porsche |
| Model | Discovery | 930 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1981 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4556 cc | 3297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 296 HP |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 431 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2510 mm |
