2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 1957 Porsche 356
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 1950 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1957 Porsche 356. (100 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1957 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1262 kg more than 1957 Porsche 356. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1957 Porsche 356. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender 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, 2005 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Porsche 356. (121 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Defender | 1957 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Porsche |
| Model | Defender | 356 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 1950 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2117 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 52 L |
