2009 Audi S5 vs. 1995 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2009 Audi S5 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Audi S5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi S5 (354 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi S5 should accelerate faster than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 320 kg more than 2009 Audi S5.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 S5 (441 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Audi S5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Audi S5 | 1995 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Audi | Land Rover |
Model | S5 | Discovery |
Year Released | 2009 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4163 cc | 3946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 354 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 441 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 2090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2550 mm |