2005 Audi A8 vs. 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2005 Audi A8 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 4,178 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi A8 (335 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 67 kg more than 2005 Audi A8.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Audi A8 (430 Nm) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery. (265 Nm). This means 2005 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A8 | 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Audi | Rover |
| Model | A8 | Land Rover Discovery |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4178 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 2012 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2550 mm |
