1971 Audi 100 vs. 2006 Land Rover LR3
To start off, 2006 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Audi 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Audi 100 would be higher. At 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover LR3 (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1971 Audi 100. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 1971 Audi 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 1411 kg more than 1971 Audi 100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Audi 100. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover LR3 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, 2006 Land Rover LR3 (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Audi 100. (136 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Audi 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Audi 100 | 2006 Land Rover LR3 | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | 100 | LR3 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1760 cc | 4392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 2461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2890 mm |
