2005 Audi A8 vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Audi A8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Audi A8 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 214 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (121 HP @ 1950 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 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 172 kg more than 2005 Audi A8.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Audi A8 (430 Nm) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm). This means 2005 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Audi A8 | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Audi | Land Rover |
Model | A8 | Defender |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4178 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 121 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Torque | 430 Nm | 300 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 2117 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3230 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 93 L |