2009 Audi R8 vs. 2004 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2009 Audi R8 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 5,204 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi R8 (518 HP) has 301 more horse power than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. (217 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 520 kg more than 2009 Audi R8.
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, 2009 Audi R8 (530 Nm) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. (407 Nm). This means 2009 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi R8 | 2004 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | R8 | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5204 cc | 4556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 518 HP | 217 HP |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 19.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 18.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 93 L |
