2009 Audi R8 vs. 2010 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Defender is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Audi R8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Audi R8 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 @ 8000 RPM) has 398 more horse power than 2010 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 2010 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1128 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 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Audi R8 | 2010 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Audi | Land Rover |
Model | R8 | Defender |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5204 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 518 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 530 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 16 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 75 L |