2001 Audi A8 vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 6 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 127 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 75 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Audi A8 (380 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2001 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Defender. 2001 Audi A8 has automatic transmission and 2007 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2007 Land Rover Defender 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 | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | A8 | Defender |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Type | W | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 2055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.8 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 92 L | 75 L |
