2000 Audi A8 vs. 2011 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2011 Porsche Cayenne 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 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Cayenne (380 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2000 Audi A8. (330 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2000 Audi A8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 425 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.
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, 2011 Porsche Cayenne (578 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Audi A8. (431 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Audi A8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Audi A8 | 2011 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Audi | Porsche |
| Model | A8 | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 431 Nm | 578 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 2240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4846 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1938 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1712 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2896 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 85 L |
