2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 2012 Audi A5
To start off, 2012 Audi A5 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 3,197 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Audi A5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A5 (261 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 1950 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 357 kg more than 2012 Audi A5.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Audi A5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender 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, 2012 Audi A5 (330 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Land Rover Defender | 2012 Audi A5 | |
Make | Land Rover | Audi |
Model | Defender | A5 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 3197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 1950 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2117 kg | 1760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4623 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1382 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2751 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 67 L |