2004 Daewoo Nubira vs. 2012 Audi A8
To start off, 2012 Audi A8 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Daewoo Nubira. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Daewoo Nubira would be higher. At 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A8 (372 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 269 more horse power than 2004 Daewoo Nubira. (103 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2004 Daewoo Nubira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi A8 weights approximately 712 kg more than 2004 Daewoo Nubira. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Daewoo Nubira. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Audi A8 (444 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Daewoo Nubira. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Daewoo Nubira.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Daewoo Nubira | 2012 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Daewoo | Audi |
| Model | Nubira | A8 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 372 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 444 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1308 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5268 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1948 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 3122 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 90 L |
