2005 Audi A8 vs. 2005 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, both 2005 Audi A8 and 2005 Nissan X-Trail were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,976 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi A8 (218 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2005 Nissan X-Trail. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan X-Trail. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan X-Trail weights approximately 385 kg more than 2005 Audi A8.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Audi A8 (300 Nm @ 8200 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan X-Trail. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan X-Trail.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A8 | 2005 Nissan X-Trail | |
| Make | Audi | Nissan |
| Model | A8 | X-Trail |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2976 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 218 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 8200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1285 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 60 L |
