1980 Audi Quattro vs. 2007 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 27 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 2,143 cc (5 cylinders), 1980 Audi Quattro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Audi Quattro (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Freelander. (109 HP @ 1750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Audi Quattro should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 325 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 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Freelander. (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1980 Audi Quattro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Freelander. 2007 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. 2007 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Audi Quattro | 2007 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | Quattro | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2143 cc | 1950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 159 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
