2009 Land Rover LR2 vs. 1985 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2009 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover LR2 (231 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1985 Volkswagen Passat. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 1985 Volkswagen Passat.
Because 2009 Land Rover LR2 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Volkswagen Passat. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR2 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, 2009 Land Rover LR2 (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Volkswagen Passat. (133 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover LR2 | 1985 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
Model | LR2 | Passat |
Year Released | 2009 | 1985 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3192 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 231 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 317 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 76.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 86.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2560 mm |