2004 Audi A8 vs. 2004 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2004 Audi A8 and 2004 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (340 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2004 Audi A8. (330 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2004 Audi A8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Audi A8 weights approximately 488 kg more than 2004 Porsche 911.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Audi A8 (430 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Porsche 911. (370 Nm). This means 2004 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Audi A8 | 2004 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Audi | Porsche |
Model | A8 | 911 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4172 cc | 3589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 340 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 430 Nm | 370 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1342 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 64 L |