2001 Audi Avantissimo vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Audi Avantissimo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Audi Avantissimo would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2001 Audi Avantissimo. (424 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2001 Audi Avantissimo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 795 kg more than 2001 Audi Avantissimo. 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (624 Nm) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Audi Avantissimo. (600 Nm). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Audi Avantissimo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Audi Avantissimo | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | Avantissimo | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 424 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 2590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4783 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1788 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2743 mm |
