2009 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1979 Porsche 928
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Porsche 928 (295 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Freelander. (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1258 kg more than 1979 Porsche 928.
Because 2009 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Porsche 928. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Land Rover Freelander (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Porsche 928. (380 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Porsche 928.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover Freelander | 1979 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Land Rover | Porsche |
Model | Freelander | 928 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1979 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 10.4:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 86 L |