2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 1981 Audi 4000
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Audi 4000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Audi 4000 would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (297 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1981 Audi 4000. (100 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1981 Audi 4000.
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, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (315 Nm) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Audi 4000. (137 Nm). This means 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Audi 4000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 1981 Audi 4000 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Audi |
| Model | Range Rover Sport | 4000 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4394 cc | 2144 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 168 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2550 mm |
