2005 Audi S8 vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2005 Audi S8 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 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Audi S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (316 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2005 Audi S8. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi S8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi S8 weights approximately 220 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911.
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 @ 3400 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Porsche 911. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2005 Audi S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi S8 | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Audi | Porsche |
| Model | S8 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1550 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 64 L |
