2005 Audi A8 vs. 2005 Infiniti QX4
To start off, both 2005 Audi A8 and 2005 Infiniti QX4 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Infiniti QX4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Infiniti QX4 (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2005 Audi A8. (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Infiniti QX4 should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi A8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Infiniti QX4 weights approximately 130 kg more than 2005 Audi A8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2005 Audi A8 (450 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Infiniti QX4. (359 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Infiniti QX4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A8 | 2005 Infiniti QX4 | |
| Make | Audi | Infiniti |
| Model | A8 | QX4 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2710 mm |
