1971 Audi 100 vs. 2007 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 36 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 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1971 Audi 100. (109 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1971 Audi 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1658 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 2007 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2007 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2007 Land Rover Discovery (441 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Audi 100. (161 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Audi 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Audi 100 | 2007 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | 100 | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1871 cc | 2720 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2890 mm |
