1984 Audi Quattro 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 Quattro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Audi Quattro would be higher. At 2,498 cc, 2005 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 762 kg more than 1984 Audi Quattro.
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, 2005 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Audi Quattro. (251 Nm). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Audi Quattro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Audi Quattro | 2005 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | Quattro | Defender |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2144 cc | 2498 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1296 kg | 2058 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2890 mm |
