1986 Audi 100 vs. 1959 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1986 Audi 100 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Land Rover 109 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Land Rover 109 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Audi 100 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Audi 100 should accelerate faster than 1959 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 530 kg more than 1986 Audi 100.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Audi 100. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Land Rover 109 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, 1959 Land Rover 109 (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Audi 100. (147 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1959 Land Rover 109 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Audi 100.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Audi 100 | 1959 Land Rover 109 | |
Make | Audi | Land Rover |
Model | 100 | 109 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1921 cc | 2286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2780 mm |