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 3,947 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Defender (180 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 66 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 574 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 (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 152 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 | 3947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 180 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 | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 2080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2370 mm |
