2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 1995 Porsche 928
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 12 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 5,395 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 928 (345 HP) has 224 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (121 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 928 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 717 kg more than 1995 Porsche 928.
Because 2007 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, 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, 1995 Porsche 928 (500 Nm) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm). This means 1995 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Defender | 1995 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Porsche |
| Model | Defender | 928 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1995 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 5395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 121 HP | 345 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 100.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 129 km/hour | 275 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2117 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2500 mm |
