2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 1975 Porsche 924
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Porsche 924. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Porsche 924 would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Porsche 924 (123 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1528 kg more than 1975 Porsche 924.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Porsche 924. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Porsche 924. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Porsche 924.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Defender | 1975 Porsche 924 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Porsche |
| Model | Defender | 924 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1975 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2402 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 84.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 61 L |
