1994 Audi A4 vs. 2009 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Audi A4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Audi A4 would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Audi A4 (123 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1424 kg more than 1994 Audi A4.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Audi A4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Audi A4. (173 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Audi A4 | 2009 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Audi | Land Rover |
Model | A4 | Defender |
Year Released | 1994 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1781 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 173 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 94.6 mm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2370 mm |