2005 Audi A8 vs. 2005 Xedos 9
To start off, both 2005 Audi A8 and 2005 Xedos 9 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 Audi A8 (276 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2005 Xedos 9. (161 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2005 Xedos 9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi A8 weights approximately 355 kg more than 2005 Xedos 9. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Audi A8 (650 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 438 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Xedos 9. (212 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2005 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Xedos 9.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A8 | 2005 Xedos 9 | |
| Make | Audi | Xedos |
| Model | A8 | 9 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3934 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2760 mm |
