1980 Audi Sport vs. 2012 Land Rover LR2
To start off, 2012 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 32 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 3,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Audi Sport (300 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover LR2. (230 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Audi Sport should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover LR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover LR2 weights approximately 775 kg more than 1980 Audi Sport.
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 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Land Rover LR2. (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1980 Audi Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Land Rover LR2. 2012 Land Rover LR2 has automatic transmission and 1980 Audi Sport has manual transmission. 1980 Audi Sport will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Land Rover LR2 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Audi Sport | 2012 Land Rover LR2 | |
Make | Audi | Land Rover |
Model | Sport | LR2 |
Year Released | 1980 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2133 cc | 3200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 317 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1775 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4496 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1908 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2659 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |