1999 Audi TT vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Audi TT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Audi TT would be higher. At 2,495 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Audi TT (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 1950 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Audi TT should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Audi TT. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Audi TT. (235 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Audi TT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Audi TT | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | TT | Defender |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 222 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.1 seconds | 17.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 93 L |
