1989 Audi V8 vs. 2002 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2002 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Audi V8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Audi V8 would be higher. At 3,562 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Audi V8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Audi V8 (251 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2002 Land Rover Range Rover. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Audi V8 should accelerate faster than 2002 Land Rover Range Rover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 730 kg more than 1989 Audi V8.
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, 2002 Land Rover Range Rover (391 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Audi V8. (340 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Audi V8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Audi V8 | 2002 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | V8 | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3562 cc | 2926 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Top Speed | 232 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 2440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2200 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 100 L |
