1991 Audi S2 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 S2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Audi S2 would be higher. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Audi S2 (216 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Audi S2 should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Audi S2 weights approximately 20 kg more than 2006 Land Rover Defender. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1991 Audi S2 (309 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1991 Audi S2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Audi S2 | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | S2 | Defender |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2226 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 309 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
