2005 Audi S8 vs. 2005 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, both 2005 Audi S8 and 2005 Land Rover Range Rover 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 72 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Range Rover. (175 HP @ 2000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi S8 should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Range Rover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 730 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 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Range Rover. (390 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Audi S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Range Rover.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi S8 | 2005 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | S8 | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 2926 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 2500 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 100 L |
