1980 Audi Quattro 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 Quattro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Audi Quattro would be higher. At 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Audi Quattro (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. (175 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Audi Quattro should accelerate faster than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 270 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, 1980 Audi Quattro (285 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Audi Quattro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. 2001 Land Rover Freelander 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. 2001 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Audi Quattro | 2001 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Audi | Land Rover |
Model | Quattro | Freelander |
Year Released | 1980 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2143 cc | 2496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2560 mm |