1989 Audi V8 vs. 2004 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 15 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Land Rover Range Rover (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1989 Audi V8. (251 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1989 Audi V8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 805 kg more than 1989 Audi V8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Land Rover Range Rover (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Audi V8. (340 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 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 | 2004 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | V8 | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3562 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 82.7 mm |
| 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 | 2515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2200 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 100 L |
