2005 Audi RS6 vs. 2004 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2005 Audi RS6 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 4,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi RS6 (444 HP) has 227 more horse power than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. (217 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi RS6 should accelerate faster than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 285 kg more than 2005 Audi RS6.
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) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. (407 Nm). This means 2005 Audi RS6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi RS6 | 2004 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | RS6 | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 4556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 217 HP |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.6 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 93 L |
