2005 Audi RS6 vs. 2012 Land Rover LR4
To start off, 2012 Land Rover LR4 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover LR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi RS6 (444 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover LR4. (375 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi RS6 should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover LR4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 638 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 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Land Rover LR4. (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Audi RS6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Land Rover LR4. 2012 Land Rover LR4 has automatic transmission and 2005 Audi RS6 has manual transmission. 2005 Audi RS6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Land Rover LR4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi RS6 | 2012 Land Rover LR4 | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | RS6 | LR4 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.7 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 2548 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4829 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1882 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2885 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 86 L |
