2007 Land Rover LR3 vs. 1982 Porsche 930
To start off, 2007 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover LR3. (216 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover LR3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 755 kg more than 1982 Porsche 930.
Because 2007 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Porsche 930. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover LR3 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, 1982 Porsche 930 (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover LR3. (365 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover LR3. 2007 Land Rover LR3 has automatic transmission and 1982 Porsche 930 has manual transmission. 1982 Porsche 930 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Land Rover LR3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover LR3 | 1982 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Porsche |
| Model | LR3 | 930 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1982 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2510 mm |
