2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 vs. 1993 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Porsche Boxster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Porsche Boxster would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 (291 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1993 Porsche Boxster. (247 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 should accelerate faster than 1993 Porsche Boxster.
Because 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Porsche Boxster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 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 Discovery 3 (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Porsche Boxster. (308 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 | 1993 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Land Rover | Porsche |
| Model | Discovery 3 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1993 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4394 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 425 Nm | 308 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
