2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 1978 Porsche 924
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Porsche 924. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Porsche 924 would be higher. At 2,495 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 924 (170 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (121 HP @ 1950 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 937 kg more than 1978 Porsche 924.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Porsche 924. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Porsche 924. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Porsche 924.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover Defender | 1978 Porsche 924 | |
Make | Land Rover | Porsche |
Model | Defender | 924 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1978 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 121 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 1950 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 86.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 84.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 7.5:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2117 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 61 L |