1981 Audi 100 vs. 2005 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Audi 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Audi 100 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 1950 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1981 Audi 100. (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1981 Audi 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1007 kg more than 1981 Audi 100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Audi 100. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Audi 100. (124 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Audi 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Audi 100 | 2005 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | 100 | Defender |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 2117 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3230 mm |
