2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 2011 Audi A8
To start off, 2011 Audi A8 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 2011 Audi A8. (345 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2011 Audi A8.
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, 2011 Audi A8 (800 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 2011 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Audi |
| Model | Range Rover Sport | A8 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 4134 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 624 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4783 mm | 5136 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1933 mm | 1948 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1783 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2743 mm | 2992 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 90 L |
