2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 1983 Porsche 959
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Porsche 959. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Porsche 959 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, 1983 Porsche 959 (444 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. (297 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Porsche 959 should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1258 kg more than 1983 Porsche 959.
Because 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Porsche 959. 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, 1983 Porsche 959 (510 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. (315 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Porsche 959 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has automatic transmission and 1983 Porsche 959 has manual transmission. 1983 Porsche 959 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 1983 Porsche 959 | |
Make | Land Rover | Porsche |
Model | Range Rover Sport | 959 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1983 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4394 cc | 2849 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 297 HP | 444 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 510 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2280 mm |