2008 Land Rover Defender vs. 1997 Porsche 993
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Defender is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Porsche 993. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Porsche 993 would be higher. At 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 450 kg more than 1997 Porsche 993.
Because 2008 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Porsche 993. 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, 1997 Porsche 993 (341 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Defender. (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1997 Porsche 993 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 | 1997 Porsche 993 | |
Make | Land Rover | Porsche |
Model | Defender | 993 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1997 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 3589 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 282 HP |
Torque | 301 Nm | 341 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1420 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2280 mm |