2008 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1989 Porsche 928
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 240 kg more than 1989 Porsche 928.
Because 2008 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Porsche 928. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Freelander 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, 1989 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Freelander. (401 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1989 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Freelander | 1989 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Porsche |
| Model | Freelander | 928 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1989 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2179 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 306 HP |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 97.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 76 L |
