1991 Audi 100 vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Audi 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 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 7 more horse power than 1991 Audi 100. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1991 Audi 100.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1991 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 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Audi 100. (264 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Audi 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Audi 100 | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | 100 | Defender |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2461 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 21.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.8 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 93 L |
