2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 1995 Porsche 928
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 1950 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Porsche 928. 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, 1995 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Land Rover Defender | 1995 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Porsche |
| Model | Defender | 928 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1995 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 1950 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| 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 | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 76 L |
