2004 Audi A4 vs. 2004 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, both 2004 Audi A4 and 2004 Land Rover Discovery were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (217 HP) has 48 more horse power than 2004 Audi A4. (169 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2004 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 535 kg more than 2004 Audi A4. 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, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (407 Nm) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Audi A4. (225 Nm). This means 2004 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Audi A4 | 2004 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Audi | Land Rover |
Model | A4 | Discovery |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1781 cc | 4556 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 217 HP |
Torque | 225 Nm | 407 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 94.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 93 L |