1994 Audi A8 vs. 1958 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1994 Audi A8 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Land Rover 109 would be higher. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Audi A8 (296 HP) has 229 more horse power than 1958 Land Rover 109. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 1958 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Audi A8 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1958 Land Rover 109. 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, 1994 Audi A8 (400 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1994 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Land Rover 109. 1994 Audi A8 has automatic transmission and 1958 Land Rover 109 has manual transmission. 1958 Land Rover 109 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Audi A8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Audi A8 | 1958 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | A8 | 109 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 2285 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2780 mm |
