2008 Audi S6 vs. 2005 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2008 Audi S6 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 5,202 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 Audi S6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi S6 (429 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Discovery. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi S6 should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 145 kg more than 2008 Audi S6.
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 S6 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Discovery. (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2008 Audi S6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Discovery. 2008 Audi S6 has automatic transmission and 2005 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 2005 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Audi S6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Audi S6 | 2005 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Audi | Land Rover |
Model | S6 | Discovery |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5202 cc | 3946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 429 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 540 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 2055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2550 mm |