2002 Audi A8 vs. 2004 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Audi A8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Audi A8 would be higher. At 4,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Audi A8 (276 HP) has 59 more horse power than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. (217 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2004 Land Rover Discovery.
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, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (407 Nm) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Audi A8. (360 Nm). This means 2004 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Audi A8.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Audi A8 | 2004 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Audi | Land Rover |
Model | A8 | Discovery |
Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3697 cc | 4556 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 217 HP |
Torque | 360 Nm | 407 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.6 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 17.1 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.7 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 93 L |