2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 1989 Porsche 944
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Porsche 944 would be higher. At 2,498 cc, 2005 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 645 kg more than 1989 Porsche 944.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Porsche 944. 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, 1989 Porsche 944 (330 Nm) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm). This means 1989 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Defender | 1989 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Porsche |
| Model | Defender | 944 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 2479 cc |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 217 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2058 kg | 1413 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2390 mm |
