2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2010 Audi S8
To start off, 2010 Audi S8 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 5,204 cc (10 cylinders), 2010 Audi S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1000 kg more than 2010 Audi S8.
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 Audi S8 (540 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2010 Audi S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2010 Audi S8 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Audi |
| Model | Discovery | S8 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 5204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 450 HP |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 12.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 5.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2175 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.7 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 90 L |
