2005 Audi A8 vs. 2012 Acura TL
To start off, 2012 Acura TL is newer by 7 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 3,936 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Acura TL (305 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2005 Audi A8. (271 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi A8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Acura TL weights approximately 30 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.
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 2012 Acura TL. (370 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A8 | 2012 Acura TL | |
| Make | Audi | Acura |
| Model | A8 | TL |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3936 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4928 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |
