1980 Audi 80 vs. 2001 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2001 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Audi 80. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Audi 80 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Land Rover Freelander (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1980 Audi 80. (53 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1980 Audi 80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 420 kg more than 1980 Audi 80. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Audi 80. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2001 Land Rover Freelander (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Audi 80. (104 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Audi 80.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Audi 80 | 2001 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Audi | Land Rover |
Model | 80 | Freelander |
Year Released | 1980 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 104 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Top Speed | 144 km/hour | 164 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2560 mm |