2001 Audi A8 vs. 2001 Volkswagen W12
To start off, both 2001 Audi A8 and 2001 Volkswagen W12 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2001 Audi A8 and 2001 Volkswagen W12 are equipped with a 5,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Volkswagen W12 (590 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 343 more horse power than 2001 Audi A8. (247 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Volkswagen W12 should accelerate faster than 2001 Audi A8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Audi A8 weights approximately 780 kg more than 2001 Volkswagen W12.
Because 2001 Audi A8 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Volkswagen W12. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2001 Volkswagen W12 (620 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Audi A8. (380 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2001 Volkswagen W12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Audi A8. 2001 Audi A8 has automatic transmission and 2001 Volkswagen W12 has manual transmission. 2001 Volkswagen W12 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Audi A8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Audi A8 | 2001 Volkswagen W12 | |
| Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
| Model | A8 | W12 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Type | W | W |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 590 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 350 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.8 seconds | 3.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2520 mm |
