2005 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 1997 Porsche 993
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Porsche 993. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Porsche 993 would be higher. At 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 282 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1020 kg more than 1997 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 Range Rover (441 Nm) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Porsche 993. (341 Nm). This means 2005 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Porsche 993.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Range Rover | 1997 Porsche 993 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Porsche |
| Model | Range Rover | 993 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1997 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4392 cc | 3589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 282 HP |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 341 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2440 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2280 mm |
