1999 Audi A4 vs. 2012 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Defender is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Audi A4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Audi A4 would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Audi A4 (150 HP) has 30 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover Defender.
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, 2012 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Audi A4. (210 Nm). This means 2012 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Audi A4 | 2012 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | A4 | Defender |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 120 HP |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2800 mm |
