2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 vs. 2010 Audi RS6
To start off, 2010 Audi RS6 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 would be higher. At 4,991 cc (10 cylinders), 2010 Audi RS6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi RS6 (572 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 281 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3. (291 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi RS6 should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2010 Audi RS6 (650 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3. (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Audi RS6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 | 2010 Audi RS6 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Audi |
| Model | Discovery 3 | RS6 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4394 cc | 4991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 572 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 425 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1900 mm |
