2009 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1984 Porsche 944
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Porsche 944 would be higher. At 4,015 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (209 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1984 Porsche 944. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1984 Porsche 944. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1363 kg more than 1984 Porsche 944. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Porsche 944. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (360 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Porsche 944. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Discovery | 1984 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Porsche |
| Model | Discovery | 944 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 2479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 209 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 66 L |
