2008 Land Rover Defender vs. 2011 Audi S5
To start off, 2011 Audi S5 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Audi S5 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi S5 weights approximately 85 kg more than 2008 Land Rover Defender.
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, 2011 Audi S5 (440 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Defender. (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2011 Audi S5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Defender | 2011 Audi S5 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Audi |
| Model | Defender | S5 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 3000 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 333 HP |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1955 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 64 L |
