2003 Audi A8 vs. 2009 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2009 Nissan Titan is newer by 6 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 5,549 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Audi A8 (330 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Titan. (317 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Titan.
Because 2003 Audi A8 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Nissan Titan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2009 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Audi A8. (430 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Audi A8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Audi A8 | 2009 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Audi | Nissan |
| Model | A8 | Titan |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 5549 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 3560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17.5 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 106 L |
