2004 Audi A8 vs. 2004 BMW 330
To start off, both 2004 Audi A8 and 2004 BMW 330 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,935 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Audi A8 (271 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2004 BMW 330. (225 HP @ 7400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Audi A8 weights approximately 450 kg more than 2004 BMW 330. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Audi A8 (650 Nm) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 330. (300 Nm). This means 2004 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Audi A8 | 2004 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | A8 | 330 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3935 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 63 L |
