2005 Audi RS6 vs. 2012 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Audi RS6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Audi RS6 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 286 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Freelander. (158 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi RS6 should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 893 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 @ 1950 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Land Rover Freelander. (401 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Audi RS6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi RS6 | 2012 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | RS6 | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.6 L/100km | 16 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 68 L |
