2003 Audi A8 vs. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Audi A8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Audi A8 would be higher. At 4,197 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover (400 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2003 Audi A8. (272 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2003 Audi A8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 472 kg more than 2003 Audi A8. 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, 2003 Audi A8 (650 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Range Rover. (570 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Range Rover.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Audi A8 | 2007 Land Rover Range Rover | |
Make | Audi | Land Rover |
Model | A8 | Range Rover |
Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3936 cc | 4197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 272 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 650 Nm | 570 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 2292 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.5 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.4 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 104 L |