1996 Audi A3 vs. 1960 Land Rover 88
To start off, 1996 Audi A3 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Land Rover 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Land Rover 88 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Land Rover 88 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Audi A3 (100 HP) has 33 more horse power than 1960 Land Rover 88. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 1960 Land Rover 88. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Land Rover 88 weights approximately 326 kg more than 1996 Audi A3.
Because 1960 Land Rover 88 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Audi A3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1960 Land Rover 88 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, 1960 Land Rover 88 (157 Nm) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Audi A3. (136 Nm). This means 1960 Land Rover 88 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Audi A3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Audi A3 | 1960 Land Rover 88 | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | A3 | 88 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2240 mm |
