2005 Audi A8 vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2005 Audi A8 and 2005 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,934 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (316 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2005 Audi A8. (276 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi A8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi A8 weights approximately 390 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911.
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 (650 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Porsche 911. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2005 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Audi A8 | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Audi | Porsche |
Model | A8 | 911 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3934 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 316 HP |
Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 650 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 96.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 82.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.7 seconds | 5.6 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 12.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 64 L |