2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 1996 Porsche 993
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Porsche 993. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Porsche 993 would be higher. At 4,195 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 (390 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1996 Porsche 993. (283 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1996 Porsche 993. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1152 kg more than 1996 Porsche 993. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (556 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Porsche 993. (341 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Porsche 993. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has automatic transmission and 1996 Porsche 993 has manual transmission. 1996 Porsche 993 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 1996 Porsche 993 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Porsche |
| Model | Range Rover Sport | 993 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 3589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 556 Nm | 341 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2572 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2280 mm |
