1981 Audi UR vs. 1996 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 1996 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 15 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 3,944 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Audi UR (197 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1996 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Audi UR should accelerate faster than 1996 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 790 kg more than 1981 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, 1996 Land Rover Discovery (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Audi UR. (270 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Audi UR.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Audi UR | 1996 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | UR | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2226 cc | 3944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2550 mm |
