2005 Audi TT vs. 2006 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Audi TT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Audi TT would be higher. At 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2005 Audi TT. (149 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi TT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 60 kg more than 2005 Audi TT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Audi TT. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi TT. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi TT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi TT | 2006 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | TT | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 2720 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 82 L |
