1980 Audi Quattro vs. 1999 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 1999 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Audi Quattro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Audi Quattro would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Audi Quattro (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1999 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Audi Quattro should accelerate faster than 1999 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 730 kg more than 1980 Audi Quattro.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1999 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Audi Quattro. (285 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Audi Quattro. 1999 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 1980 Audi Quattro has manual transmission. 1980 Audi Quattro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Audi Quattro | 1999 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Audi | Land Rover |
Model | Quattro | Discovery |
Year Released | 1980 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2143 cc | 3950 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 2020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2550 mm |