1980 Audi Sport vs. 2008 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Defender is newer by 28 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 2,495 cc, 2008 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1117 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 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Defender. (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1980 Audi Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Audi Sport | 2008 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | Sport | Defender |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2133 cc | 2495 cc |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.3 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 89 mm |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 129 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 2117 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 3230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 93 L |
