1982 Audi 80 vs. 1995 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 1995 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Audi 80. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Audi 80 would be higher. At 2,495 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Audi 80 (130 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Audi 80 should accelerate faster than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 773 kg more than 1982 Audi 80.
Because 1995 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Audi 80. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Land Rover Discovery 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, 1995 Land Rover Discovery (255 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Audi 80. (179 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Audi 80.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Audi 80 | 1995 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | 80 | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2144 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1963 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2550 mm |
