1990 Audi 90 vs. 2010 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Defender is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Audi 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Audi 90 would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1990 Audi 90. (114 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1990 Audi 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1598 kg more than 1990 Audi 90. 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 1990 Audi 90. 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 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Audi 90. (172 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Audi 90.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Audi 90 | 2010 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Audi | Land Rover |
Model | 90 | Defender |
Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2800 mm |