1989 Audi 100 vs. 2010 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Defender is newer by 21 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 2,460 cc (5 cylinders), 1989 Audi 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1989 Audi 100. (118 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1989 Audi 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1388 kg more than 1989 Audi 100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 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, 2010 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, 2010 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Audi 100. (266 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2010 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 | 2010 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | 100 | Defender |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2460 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 266 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
