1980 Audi Sport vs. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 29 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 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (385 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1980 Audi Sport. (300 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1980 Audi Sport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1572 kg more than 1980 Audi Sport. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (550 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Audi Sport. (330 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Audi Sport.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Audi Sport | 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
Make | Audi | Land Rover |
Model | Sport | Range Rover Sport |
Year Released | 1980 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2133 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 225 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 | 2572 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 88 L |