2000 Audi A4 vs. 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Audi A4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Audi A4 would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 (291 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2000 Audi A4. (247 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 should accelerate faster than 2000 Audi A4.
Because 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Audi A4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Audi A4. (225 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Audi A4 | 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | A4 | Discovery 3 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 4394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 425 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 83 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1930 mm |
