2002 Audi R8 vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Audi R8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Audi R8 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Audi R8 (610 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 490 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Audi R8 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 2284 kg more than 2002 Audi R8.
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, 2002 Audi R8 (698 Nm) has 398 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm). This means 2002 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Defender. 2002 Audi R8 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. 2002 Audi R8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Audi R8 | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | R8 | Defender |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 610 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 698 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2 kg | 2286 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 75 L |
