2009 Audi R8 vs. 2008 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2009 Audi R8 is newer by 1 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), 2009 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 595 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 @ 6500 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (341 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2009 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. 2008 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2009 Audi R8 has manual transmission. 2009 Audi R8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Audi R8 | 2008 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Audi | Land Rover |
Model | R8 | Discovery |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5204 cc | 3950 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 518 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 530 Nm | 341 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 316 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.9 seconds | 12.8 seconds |
Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 2175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 16.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 93 L |