1981 Audi UR vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 31 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 313 more horse power than 1981 Audi UR. (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1981 Audi UR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1340 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Audi UR. (285 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Audi UR. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has automatic transmission and 1981 Audi UR has manual transmission. 1981 Audi UR will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Audi UR | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | UR | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2144 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 2590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4783 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1788 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2743 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 88 L |
