1980 Audi Sport vs. 1958 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1980 Audi Sport is newer by 22 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, 1980 Audi Sport (300 HP) has 233 more horse power than 1958 Land Rover 109. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Audi Sport 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 700 kg more than 1980 Audi Sport.
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 Sport (330 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Audi Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Land Rover 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Audi Sport | 1958 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | Sport | 109 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2133 cc | 2285 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2780 mm |
