2007 Audi A8 vs. 2006 Land Rover Discovery

To start off, 2007 Audi A8 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2007 Audi A8. (271 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2007 Audi A8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 142 kg more than 2007 Audi A8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2007 Audi A8 (651 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover Discovery. (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover Discovery.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Audi A8 2006 Land Rover Discovery
Make Audi Land Rover
Model A8 Discovery
Year Released 2007 2006
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3936 cc 4394 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 271 HP 295 HP
Engine RPM 3750 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 651 Nm 425 Nm
Torque RPM 1800 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 81 mm 88 mm
Engine Stroke Size 95.5 mm 90.3 mm
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Top Speed 250 km/hour 195 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 6.7 seconds 8.6 seconds
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1940 kg 2082 kg
Vehicle Length 5190 mm 4710 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1950 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2550 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.7 L/100km 15 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 90 L 86 L


 

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