2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 1977 Audi Fox
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Audi Fox. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Audi Fox would be higher. At 2,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1977 Audi Fox. (75 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1977 Audi Fox. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1374 kg more than 1977 Audi Fox. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Audi Fox. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Audi Fox. (112 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Audi Fox.
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2007 Land Rover Defender | 1977 Audi Fox | |
Make | Land Rover | Audi |
Model | Defender | Fox |
Year Released | 2007 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2496 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 8.2:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2286 kg | 912 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 60 L |