1984 Audi 5000 vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Audi 5000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Audi 5000 would be higher. At 2,495 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Defender (120 HP) has 19 more horse power than 1984 Audi 5000. (101 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1984 Audi 5000.
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, 2006 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Audi 5000. (136 Nm). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Audi 5000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Audi 5000 | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | 5000 | Defender |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2144 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 120 HP |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2370 mm |
