1988 Volvo 760 vs. 2012 Audi A8
To start off, 2012 Audi A8 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Volvo 760. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Volvo 760 would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A8 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1988 Volvo 760. (165 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 1988 Volvo 760.
Because 2012 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Volvo 760. 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 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Volvo 760. (240 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Volvo 760.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Volvo 760 | 2012 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Volvo | Audi |
| Model | 760 | A8 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2849 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5136 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1948 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2992 mm |
