2006 Audi A8 vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Audi A8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Audi A8 would be higher. At 5,997 cc, 2006 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi A8 (450 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Range Rover. (311 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover Range Rover.
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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (700 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Audi A8. (580 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 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 | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | A8 | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5997 cc | 4367 cc |
| Engine Type | W | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 580 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4973 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2891 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 104 L |
