1984 Audi Coupe vs. 2009 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Audi Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Audi Coupe would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1984 Audi Coupe. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1984 Audi Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1678 kg more than 1984 Audi Coupe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Audi Coupe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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 Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Audi Coupe. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Audi Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Audi Coupe | 2009 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Audi | Land Rover |
Model | Coupe | Defender |
Year Released | 1984 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1781 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 94.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 75 L |