1980 Audi UR vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Audi UR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Audi UR would be higher. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Audi UR (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Audi UR should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 150 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, 2006 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Audi UR. (286 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Audi UR.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Audi UR | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Audi | Land Rover |
Model | UR | Defender |
Year Released | 1980 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2144 cc | 2498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 286 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |