1999 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2007 Audi R8
To start off, 2007 Audi R8 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi R8 (414 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 1999 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 1999 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 455 kg more than 2007 Audi R8.
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, 2007 Audi R8 (430 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Land Rover Discovery. (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2007 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Land Rover Discovery | 2007 Audi R8 | |
Make | Land Rover | Audi |
Model | Discovery | R8 |
Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3950 cc | 4163 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 414 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 430 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1565 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2660 mm |