2001 Audi A8 4.0 L TDi Quattro vs. 2001 Audi A8 W12
To start off, both 2001 Audi A8 4.0 L TDi Quattro and 2001 Audi A8 W12 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,005 cc, 2001 Audi A8 W12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Audi A8 W12 (414 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2001 Audi A8 4.0 L TDi Quattro. (271 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Audi A8 W12 should accelerate faster than 2001 Audi A8 4.0 L TDi Quattro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Audi A8 4.0 L TDi Quattro weights approximately 545 kg more than 2001 Audi A8 W12.
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, 2001 Audi A8 W12 (542 Nm) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Audi A8 4.0 L TDi Quattro. (330 Nm). This means 2001 Audi A8 W12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Audi A8 4.0 L TDi Quattro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Audi A8 4.0 L TDi Quattro | 2001 Audi A8 W12 | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | A8 | A8 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3936 cc | 6005 cc |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 542 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2540 kg | 1995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 3020 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |
