2004 Audi A8 vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Audi A8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Audi A8 would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Audi A8 (217 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 616 kg more than 2004 Audi A8.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Audi A8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, both vehicles can yield 300 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Audi A8 | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | A8 | Defender |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2975 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 8200 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 144 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 2286 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3230 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 16.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 75 L |
