2012 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2004 Audi A4
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Audi A4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Audi A4 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 292 more horse power than 2004 Audi A4. (218 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2004 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 952 kg more than 2004 Audi A4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Audi A4. (300 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Land Rover Range Rover | 2004 Audi A4 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Audi |
| Model | Range Rover | A4 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 2976 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 624 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2672 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4973 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2035 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1877 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2891 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 104 L | 66 L |
