1998 Audi S8 vs. 2005 Land Rover LR3
To start off, 2005 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Audi S8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Audi S8 would be higher. At 4,390 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Audi S8 (335 HP) has 35 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover LR3. (300 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Audi S8 should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover LR3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 736 kg more than 1998 Audi S8.
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, 1998 Audi S8 (557 Nm) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover LR3. (427 Nm). This means 1998 Audi S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover LR3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Audi S8 | 2005 Land Rover LR3 | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | S8 | LR3 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 4390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 300 HP |
| Torque | 557 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.6 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 2461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2890 mm |
