1981 Audi UR vs. 1989 Jaguar F-Type
To start off, 1989 Jaguar F-Type is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Audi UR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Audi UR would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Jaguar F-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Jaguar F-Type (350 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1981 Audi UR. (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Jaguar F-Type should accelerate faster than 1981 Audi UR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Jaguar F-Type weights approximately 250 kg more than 1981 Audi UR. 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, 1989 Jaguar F-Type (543 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Audi UR. (285 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Jaguar F-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Audi UR.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Audi UR | 1989 Jaguar F-Type | |
| Make | Audi | Jaguar |
| Model | UR | F-Type |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2144 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 543 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 102 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2600 mm |
