2008 Audi A4 vs. 2001 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2008 Audi A4 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi A4 (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2001 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2001 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 630 kg more than 2008 Audi A4.
Because 2001 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Audi A4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2001 Land Rover Discovery (341 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi A4. (195 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2001 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi A4 | 2001 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | A4 | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 341 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2550 mm |
