1989 Audi 100 vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 17 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 2,495 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 1950 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1989 Audi 100. (114 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1989 Audi 100.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender 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, 2006 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, 2006 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Audi 100. (175 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Audi 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Audi 100 | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | 100 | Defender |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1992 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2370 mm |
