2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 vs. 1996 Porsche 993
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Porsche 993. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Porsche 993 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 9 more horse power than 1996 Porsche 993. (282 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 should accelerate faster than 1996 Porsche 993.
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, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Porsche 993. (341 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Porsche 993.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 | 1996 Porsche 993 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Porsche |
| Model | Discovery 3 | 993 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1996 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4394 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 425 Nm | 341 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1740 mm |
