1984 Audi 90 vs. 2005 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 21 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 2,494 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 1950 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1984 Audi 90. (114 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1984 Audi 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1061 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, 2005 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Audi 90. (168 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Audi 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Audi 90 | 2005 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | 90 | Defender |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 2117 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3230 mm |
