1987 Audi 80 vs. 2011 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Audi 80. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Audi 80 would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Freelander (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1987 Audi 80. (74 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1987 Audi 80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1612 kg more than 1987 Audi 80. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Audi 80. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Freelander 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 Freelander (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Audi 80. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Audi 80.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Audi 80 | 2011 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | 80 | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 2632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2670 mm |
