1987 Audi 4000 vs. 2012 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Audi 4000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Audi 4000 would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1987 Audi 4000. (100 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1987 Audi 4000.
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, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (400 Nm) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Audi 4000. (137 Nm). This means 2012 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Audi 4000. 1987 Audi 4000 has automatic transmission and 2012 Land Rover Freelander has manual transmission. 2012 Land Rover Freelander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Audi 4000 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Audi 4000 | 2012 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | 4000 | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2144 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.2 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 96 mm |
| Top Speed | 168 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2670 mm |
