2005 Audi S8 vs. 2005 Nissan Maxima
To start off, both 2005 Audi S8 and 2005 Nissan Maxima were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Audi S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Maxima (276 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2005 Audi S8. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi S8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi S8 weights approximately 192 kg more than 2005 Nissan Maxima.
Because 2005 Audi S8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Nissan Maxima. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Audi S8 will offer significantly more control. 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 S8 (450 Nm) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Maxima. (346 Nm). This means 2005 Audi S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Maxima.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi S8 | 2005 Nissan Maxima | |
| Make | Audi | Nissan |
| Model | S8 | Maxima |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 3507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1578 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 76 L |
