2006 Audi A8 vs. 2002 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2006 Audi A8 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi A8 (335 HP) has 53 more horse power than 2002 Land Rover Range Rover. (282 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2002 Land Rover Range Rover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1165 kg more than 2006 Audi A8.
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, 2002 Land Rover Range Rover (439 Nm) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Audi A8. (430 Nm). This means 2002 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Audi A8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi A8 | 2002 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | A8 | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4179 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 282 HP |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 439 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 2440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2550 mm |
