2005 Audi S8 vs. 2006 Land Rover LR3
To start off, 2006 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Audi S8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Audi S8 would be higher. At 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover LR3 (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2005 Audi S8. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi S8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 691 kg more than 2005 Audi S8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover LR3. (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Audi S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover LR3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi S8 | 2006 Land Rover LR3 | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | S8 | LR3 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 4392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 2461 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 86 L |
