2005 Audi S4 vs. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Audi S4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Audi S4 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2005 Audi S4. (340 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi S4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 649 kg more than 2005 Audi S4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (508 Nm) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi S4. (410 Nm). This means 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi S4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi S4 | 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | S4 | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4161 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 2489 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4783 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1788 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2743 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 88 L |
