2008 Audi A8 vs. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Audi A8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Audi A8 would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2008 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2008 Audi A8. (445 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi A8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 643 kg more than 2008 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, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi A8. (580 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi A8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi A8 | 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | A8 | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Type | W | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 445 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 580 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1995 kg | 2638 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4783 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1783 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2743 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 88 L |
