1985 Audi 100 vs. 2011 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Defender is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Audi 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Audi 100 would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Audi 100 (136 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2011 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Audi 100 should accelerate faster than 2011 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1478 kg more than 1985 Audi 100.
Because 2011 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Audi 100. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Audi 100. (180 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Audi 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Audi 100 | 2011 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | 100 | Defender |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2144 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2800 mm |
