1985 Audi 200 vs. 2003 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2003 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Audi 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Audi 200 would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1985 Audi 200. (180 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1985 Audi 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 730 kg more than 1985 Audi 200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2003 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Audi 200. (252 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Audi 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Audi 200 | 2003 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | 200 | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2144 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2550 mm |
