1984 Audi 90 vs. 1998 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 1998 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Audi 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Audi 90 would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1984 Audi 90. (114 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1984 Audi 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1034 kg more than 1984 Audi 90. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Land Rover Discovery (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Audi 90. (168 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1998 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Audi 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Audi 90 | 1998 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | 90 | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2550 mm |
