2008 Land Rover Defender vs. 1978 Porsche 930
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Defender is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 817 kg more than 1978 Porsche 930.
Because 2008 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Porsche 930. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 1978 Porsche 930 (431 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Defender. (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1978 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Defender | 1978 Porsche 930 | |
Make | Land Rover | Porsche |
Model | Defender | 930 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1978 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 3299 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 296 HP |
Torque | 301 Nm | 431 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 97.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 74.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2117 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2510 mm |