2002 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2012 Audi TT
To start off, 2012 Audi TT is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi TT (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 2002 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi TT should accelerate faster than 2002 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 520 kg more than 2012 Audi TT.
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 Audi TT (465 Nm @ 1650 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Land Rover Discovery. (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2012 Audi TT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Land Rover Discovery. 2002 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2012 Audi TT has manual transmission. 2012 Audi TT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Land Rover Discovery | 2012 Audi TT | |
Make | Land Rover | Audi |
Model | Discovery | TT |
Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3950 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 360 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 465 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1650 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4199 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1842 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1349 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2469 mm |