2003 Audi A8 vs. 2003 Porsche 911

To start off, both 2003 Audi A8 and 2003 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Porsche 911 (443 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2003 Audi A8. (330 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2003 Audi A8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Audi A8 weights approximately 280 kg more than 2003 Porsche 911.

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, 2003 Porsche 911 (621 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Audi A8. (430 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Audi A8. 2003 Audi A8 has automatic transmission and 2003 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2003 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Audi A8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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