1999 Audi TT vs. 1997 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 1999 Audi TT is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1999 Audi TT. (178 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1999 Audi TT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 625 kg more than 1999 Audi TT. 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, 1997 Land Rover Discovery (321 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Audi TT. (235 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1997 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Audi TT.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Audi TT | 1997 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Audi | Land Rover |
Model | TT | Discovery |
Year Released | 1999 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1781 cc | 3946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 321 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 2090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2550 mm |