2005 Audi A8 vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 7 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 5,998 cc, 2005 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2005 Audi A8. (444 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi A8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 595 kg more than 2005 Audi A8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi A8. (580 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi A8.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Audi A8 | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
Make | Audi | Land Rover |
Model | A8 | Range Rover Sport |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Type | W | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 444 HP | 510 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 580 Nm | 624 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.4 seconds | 5.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1995 kg | 2590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4783 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1933 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1788 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2743 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 88 L |