1984 Audi 5000 vs. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 25 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 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 (390 HP) has 289 more horse power than 1984 Audi 5000. (101 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (556 Nm) has 420 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Audi 5000. (136 Nm). This means 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Audi 5000. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has automatic transmission and 1984 Audi 5000 has manual transmission. 1984 Audi 5000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Audi 5000 | 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | 5000 | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2144 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 390 HP |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 556 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2750 mm |
