2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 2012 Audi A8
To start off, 2012 Audi A8 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 4,134 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 A8 (800 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 500 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Defender. 2012 Audi A8 has automatic transmission and 2005 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2005 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Audi A8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Defender | 2012 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Audi |
| Model | Defender | A8 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 4134 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 345 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2992 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 90 L |
