1981 Audi UR vs. 1999 Nissan Xterra
To start off, 1999 Nissan Xterra is newer by 18 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 2,393 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Audi UR (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1999 Nissan Xterra. (141 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Audi UR should accelerate faster than 1999 Nissan Xterra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Nissan Xterra weights approximately 334 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, 1981 Audi UR (285 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Nissan Xterra. (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Audi UR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Nissan Xterra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Audi UR | 1999 Nissan Xterra | |
| Make | Audi | Nissan |
| Model | UR | Xterra |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2144 cc | 2393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2660 mm |
