2005 Audi A8 vs. 2010 Audi S6
To start off, 2010 Audi S6 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Audi A8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Audi A8 would be higher. At 5,200 cc (10 cylinders), 2010 Audi S6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi S6 (435 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2005 Audi A8. (335 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi S6 should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi A8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Audi S6 weights approximately 90 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Audi S6 (539 Nm) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi A8. (430 Nm). This means 2010 Audi S6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi A8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A8 | 2010 Audi S6 | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | A8 | S6 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4178 cc | 5200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 435 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 539 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 2035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4915 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1864 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2847 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 80 L |
