1980 Audi UR vs. 1959 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1980 Audi UR is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Land Rover 109 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Land Rover 109 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Audi UR (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Audi UR should accelerate faster than 1959 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 450 kg more than 1980 Audi UR.
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 UR (286 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Audi UR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Land Rover 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Audi UR | 1959 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | UR | 109 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2144 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2780 mm |
