1993 Audi 80 vs. 2010 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Defender is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Audi 80. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Audi 80 would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Audi 80 (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2010 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Audi 80 should accelerate faster than 2010 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1338 kg more than 1993 Audi 80.
Because 2010 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Audi 80. 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 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Audi 80. (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Audi 80.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Audi 80 | 2010 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | 80 | Defender |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2309 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 2708 kg |
