2005 Audi A3 vs. 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery

To start off, 2005 Audi A3 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,188 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Audi A3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi A3 (247 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 402 kg more than 2005 Audi A3.

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, 2005 Audi A3 (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery. (265 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2005 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Audi A3 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery
Make Audi Rover
Model A3 Land Rover Discovery
Year Released 2005 1989
Body Type Hatchback SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3188 cc 2494 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 247 HP 111 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 320 Nm 265 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 1800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84 mm 90.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 95.9 mm 97 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.3:1 19.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
Top Speed 250 km/hour 148 km/hour
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1610 kg 2012 kg
Vehicle Length 4290 mm 4530 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1930 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 2550 mm


 

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