1988 Audi 200 vs. 1996 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 1996 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Audi 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Audi 200 would be higher. At 3,944 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1988 Audi 200. (180 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1988 Audi 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 610 kg more than 1988 Audi 200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Audi 200. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Land Rover Discovery 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, 1996 Land Rover Discovery (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Audi 200. (252 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Audi 200.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Audi 200 | 1996 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Audi | Land Rover |
Model | 200 | Discovery |
Year Released | 1988 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2144 cc | 3944 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 | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 2090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2550 mm |