1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 2012 Audi A8
To start off, 2012 Audi A8 is newer by 69 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,401 cc (8 cylinders), 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A8 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500. (177 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500.
Because 2012 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi A8 will offer significantly more control. 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 Audi A8 (550 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500. (440 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 2012 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Audi |
| Model | 500 | A8 |
| Year Released | 1943 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5401 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 5136 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1948 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2992 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 90 L |
