2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 1985 Porsche 924
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Porsche 924. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Porsche 924 would be higher. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Porsche 924 (150 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 183 kg more than 1985 Porsche 924.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Porsche 924. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Porsche 924. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Porsche 924.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Land Rover Defender | 1985 Porsche 924 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Porsche |
| Model | Defender | 924 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1985 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 2478 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1217 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2410 mm |
