2002 Audi A8 vs. 2005 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2005 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Audi A8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Audi A8 would be higher. At 4,507 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche Cayenne (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2002 Audi A8. (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2002 Audi A8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 490 kg more than 2002 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, 2005 Porsche Cayenne (421 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Audi A8. (360 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Audi A8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Audi A8 | 2005 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Audi | Porsche |
| Model | A8 | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3697 cc | 4507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 421 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 242 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.3 seconds | 6.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 2320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.6 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.7 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 100 L |
