2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Porsche 944 would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Porsche 944. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2008 Land Rover Discovery (341 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Porsche 944. (225 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Land Rover | Porsche |
Model | Discovery | 944 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3950 cc | 2680 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 162 HP |
Torque | 341 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 104 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 78.9 mm |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 219 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 9.4 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2390 mm |