2000 Audi A8 vs. 2011 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2011 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Audi A8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Audi A8 would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Pathfinder (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2000 Audi A8. (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2000 Audi A8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 563 kg more than 2000 Audi A8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Nissan Pathfinder is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Audi A8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Pathfinder 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, 2011 Nissan Pathfinder (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Audi A8. (350 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Audi A8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Audi A8 | 2011 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Audi | Nissan |
| Model | A8 | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3697 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 525 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 2283 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4884 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1847 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2850 mm |
