2005 Audi A8 vs. 2005 Nissan Altima
To start off, both 2005 Audi A8 and 2005 Nissan Altima were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,998 cc, 2005 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi A8 (444 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Altima. (250 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Altima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi A8 weights approximately 535 kg more than 2005 Nissan Altima. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Audi A8 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Nissan Altima. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Audi A8 (580 Nm) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Altima. (338 Nm). This means 2005 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Altima.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A8 | 2005 Nissan Altima | |
| Make | Audi | Nissan |
| Model | A8 | Altima |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 3490 cc |
| Engine Type | W | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 580 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1995 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 76 L |
