2000 Audi A8 vs. 1989 Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2000 Audi A8 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Audi A8 (330 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1989 Rover Range Rover. (185 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 1989 Rover Range Rover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Rover Range Rover weights approximately 171 kg more than 2000 Audi A8.
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, 2000 Audi A8 (431 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Rover Range Rover. (319 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2000 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Rover Range Rover.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Audi A8 | 1989 Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Audi | Rover |
| Model | A8 | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 3947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 431 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 94.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1986 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 82 L |
