1983 Audi UR vs. 2009 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Audi UR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Audi UR would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Audi UR (198 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Audi UR should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1408 kg more than 1983 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Audi UR. (270 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Audi UR.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Audi UR | 2009 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | UR | Defender |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2226 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 75 L |
