2006 Audi S4 vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Audi S4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Audi S4 would be higher. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Audi S4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi S4 (340 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 756 kg more than 2006 Audi S4.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Audi S4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2006 Audi S4 (410 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2006 Audi S4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Audi S4 | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Audi | Land Rover |
Model | S4 | Defender |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4163 cc | 2496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2286 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3230 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 16.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 75 L |