2005 Audi A4 vs. 2005 Land Rover Defender

To start off, both 2005 Audi A4 and 2005 Land Rover Defender were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,498 cc, 2005 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 663 kg more than 2005 Audi A4.

Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Audi A4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi A4. (240 Nm @ 1980 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi A4.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Audi A4 2005 Land Rover Defender
Make Audi Land Rover
Model A4 Defender
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1781 cc 2498 cc
Valves per Cylinder 5 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 187 HP 0 HP
Torque 240 Nm 300 Nm
Torque RPM 1980 RPM 1950 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.3:1 19.5:1
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 9 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1395 kg 2058 kg
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2890 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 75 L


 

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