2005 Audi A8 vs. 1995 Rover 400
To start off, 2005 Audi A8 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Rover 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Rover 400 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 233 more horse power than 1995 Rover 400. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 1995 Rover 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi A8 weights approximately 825 kg more than 1995 Rover 400. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Audi A8 (430 Nm) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Rover 400. (183 Nm). This means 2005 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Rover 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A8 | 1995 Rover 400 | |
| Make | Audi | Rover |
| Model | A8 | 400 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4178 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 79 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2630 mm |
