2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 1992 Porsche 928
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 528 kg more than 1992 Porsche 928.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Porsche 928. 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, 1992 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1992 Porsche 928 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 | 1992 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Land Rover | Porsche |
Model | Defender | 928 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1992 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 4664 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 306 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 78.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2058 kg | 1530 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 76 L |