1976 Audi 100 vs. 2010 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Audi 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Audi 100 would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Freelander (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1976 Audi 100. (109 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1976 Audi 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1462 kg more than 1976 Audi 100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Audi 100. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2010 Land Rover Freelander (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Audi 100. (163 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Audi 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Audi 100 | 2010 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | 100 | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2142 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 2632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 68 L |
