1984 Audi 4000 vs. 2011 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Defender is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Audi 4000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Audi 4000 would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1984 Audi 4000. (100 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1984 Audi 4000.
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, 2011 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Audi 4000. (137 Nm). This means 2011 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Audi 4000. 1984 Audi 4000 has automatic transmission and 2011 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2011 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Audi 4000 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Audi 4000 | 2011 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | 4000 | Defender |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2144 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.2 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2370 mm |
