1983 Audi UR vs. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (385 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1983 Audi UR. (198 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1983 Audi UR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1272 kg more than 1983 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, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (550 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Audi UR. (270 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | UR | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2226 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 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 | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 2572 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 88 L |
