1975 Audi 80 vs. 2009 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Audi 80. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Audi 80 would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1975 Audi 80. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1975 Audi 80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1688 kg more than 1975 Audi 80. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Audi 80. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender 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 Defender (360 Nm) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Audi 80. (163 Nm). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Audi 80.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Audi 80 | 2009 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | 80 | Defender |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2800 mm |
