2001 Audi A8 vs. 2004 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Audi A8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Audi A8 would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2001 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Audi A8 (247 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Audi A8 weights approximately 576 kg more than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. 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, 2001 Audi A8 (380 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2001 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. 2001 Audi A8 has automatic transmission and 2004 Land Rover Freelander has manual transmission. 2004 Land Rover Freelander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Audi A8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Audi A8 | 2004 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | A8 | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Type | W | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1404 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2560 mm |
