2008 Audi A4 vs. 1995 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2008 Audi A4 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi A4 (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 169 kg more than 2008 Audi A4.
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, 2008 Audi A4 (450 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. (255 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi A4 | 1995 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | A4 | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1794 kg | 1963 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2550 mm |
