1986 Audi 100 vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Audi 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Audi 100 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1986 Audi 100. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1986 Audi 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 885 kg more than 1986 Audi 100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender 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, 2007 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Audi 100. (147 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Audi 100.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Audi 100 | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Audi | Land Rover |
Model | 100 | Defender |
Year Released | 1986 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1921 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 2055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 75 L |