2003 Audi LeMans vs. 2009 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Audi LeMans. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Audi LeMans would be higher. At 4,961 cc (10 cylinders), 2003 Audi LeMans is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Audi LeMans (601 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 481 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Audi LeMans should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1178 kg more than 2003 Audi LeMans.
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 LeMans (750 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 390 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Audi LeMans will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Audi LeMans | 2009 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Audi | Land Rover |
Model | LeMans | Defender |
Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4961 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 601 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 94.6 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |