1980 Audi Sport vs. 1998 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 1998 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Audi Sport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Audi Sport would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Audi Sport (300 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1998 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Audi Sport should accelerate faster than 1998 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1090 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 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Land Rover Discovery. (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Audi Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Audi Sport | 1998 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Audi | Land Rover |
Model | Sport | Discovery |
Year Released | 1980 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2133 cc | 3946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 2090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2550 mm |