1989 Audi 100 vs. 1999 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 1999 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Audi 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Audi 100 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Audi 100 (114 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1999 Land Rover Freelander. (97 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Audi 100 should accelerate faster than 1999 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 275 kg more than 1989 Audi 100.
Because 1999 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Audi 100. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 Land Rover Freelander (210 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Audi 100. (175 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Audi 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Audi 100 | 1999 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | 100 | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1992 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2560 mm |
