2005 Audi RS4 vs. 2010 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Defender is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Audi RS4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Audi RS4 would be higher. At 2,671 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Audi RS4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi RS4 (376 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 256 more horse power than 2010 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi RS4 should accelerate faster than 2010 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1123 kg more than 2005 Audi RS4.
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, 2005 Audi RS4 (449 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Audi RS4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Audi RS4 | 2010 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Audi | Land Rover |
Model | RS4 | Defender |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2671 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 376 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 449 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.7 L/100km | 16 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 75 L |