2005 Audi RS6 vs. 2002 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2005 Audi RS6 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Land Rover Freelander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Land Rover Freelander would be higher. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Audi RS6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi RS6 (444 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 326 more horse power than 2002 Land Rover Freelander. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi RS6 should accelerate faster than 2002 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi RS6 weights approximately 415 kg more than 2002 Land Rover Freelander. 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, 2005 Audi RS6 (560 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 395 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2005 Audi RS6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Land Rover Freelander. 2005 Audi RS6 has automatic transmission and 2002 Land Rover Freelander has manual transmission. 2002 Land Rover Freelander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Audi RS6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi RS6 | 2002 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | RS6 | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2560 mm |
