2005 Audi S8 vs. 2005 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, both 2005 Audi S8 and 2005 Land Rover Discovery were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Audi S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi S8 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Discovery. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi S8 should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 285 kg more than 2005 Audi S8.
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 S8 (450 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Discovery. (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2005 Audi S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi S8 | 2005 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | S8 | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 2055 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2550 mm |
