1999 Audi TT vs. 2011 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Defender is newer by 12 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 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Audi TT (175 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2011 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Audi TT should accelerate faster than 2011 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, 2011 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Audi TT. (237 Nm). This means 2011 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 | 2011 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | TT | Defender |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1780 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 90 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 | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2800 mm |
