1990 Audi V8 vs. 2013 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2013 Nissan Titan is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Audi V8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Audi V8 would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Titan (313 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1990 Audi V8. (247 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1990 Audi V8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Titan weights approximately 640 kg more than 1990 Audi V8. 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, 2013 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Audi V8. (340 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Audi V8. 2013 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 1990 Audi V8 has manual transmission. 1990 Audi V8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Audi V8 | 2013 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Audi | Nissan |
| Model | V8 | Titan |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3562 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 313 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 2430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5704 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2019 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1946 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 106 L |
