1977 Audi 100 vs. 1958 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1977 Audi 100 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Land Rover 109 would be higher. At 2,285 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Land Rover 109 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Audi 100 (136 HP) has 69 more horse power than 1958 Land Rover 109. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Audi 100 should accelerate faster than 1958 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 530 kg more than 1977 Audi 100.
Because 1958 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Audi 100. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1958 Land Rover 109 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, 1977 Audi 100 (172 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 Audi 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Land Rover 109.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Audi 100 | 1958 Land Rover 109 | |
Make | Audi | Land Rover |
Model | 100 | 109 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2144 cc | 2285 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 136 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 172 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2780 mm |