2007 Audi S8 vs. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Audi S8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Audi S8 would be higher. At 5,204 cc (10 cylinders), 2007 Audi S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (503 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2007 Audi S8. (444 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2007 Audi S8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 650 kg more than 2007 Audi S8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - 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, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (625 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi S8. (540 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi S8. 2007 Audi S8 has automatic transmission and 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has manual transmission. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Audi S8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi S8 | 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | S8 | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5204 cc | 2013 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | electric |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 503 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 625 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | (:1): 9. |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Top Speed | 260 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.4 seconds | 6.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 2590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4783 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2158 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1784 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2745 mm |
