2003 Audi A8 vs. 2008 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 5 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 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 295 kg more than 2003 Audi A8.
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 309 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (341 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2003 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. 2003 Audi A8 has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Audi A8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Audi A8 | 2008 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | A8 | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3936 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 341 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 2175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 16.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 93 L |
