2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 1975 Porsche 924
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (297 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1975 Porsche 924. (125 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1975 Porsche 924. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1622 kg more than 1975 Porsche 924. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 Range Rover Sport 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 Range Rover Sport (315 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Porsche 924. (164 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Porsche 924.
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2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 1975 Porsche 924 | |
Make | Land Rover | Porsche |
Model | Range Rover Sport | 924 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1975 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4394 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 297 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 164 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.3:1 |
Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1086 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 61 L |