2004 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1987 Porsche 959
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Porsche 959. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Porsche 959 would be higher. At 2,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Porsche 959 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Porsche 959 (450 HP) has 276 more horse power than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. (174 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Porsche 959 should accelerate faster than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 132 kg more than 1987 Porsche 959.
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, 1987 Porsche 959 (500 Nm) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. (240 Nm). This means 1987 Porsche 959 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Land Rover Freelander | 1987 Porsche 959 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Porsche |
| Model | Freelander | 959 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1987 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 174 HP | 450 HP |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 95.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1582 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2270 mm |
