2003 Audi A8 vs. 2005 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2005 Nissan Titan is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Audi A8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Audi A8 would be higher. At 5,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Titan (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2003 Audi A8. (276 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2003 Audi A8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Titan weights approximately 328 kg more than 2003 Audi A8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Audi A8 (650 Nm) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Titan. (514 Nm). This means 2003 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Titan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Audi A8 | 2005 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Audi | Nissan |
| Model | A8 | Titan |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3936 cc | 5556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 514 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 2208 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.5 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.4 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 106 L |
