2005 Mitsubishi Proudia vs. 2012 Audi A8
To start off, 2012 Audi A8 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mitsubishi Proudia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mitsubishi Proudia would be higher. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mitsubishi Proudia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A8 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Proudia. (238 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Proudia.
Because 2012 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mitsubishi Proudia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi A8 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, 2012 Audi A8 (550 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Proudia. (343 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Proudia.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mitsubishi Proudia | 2012 Audi A8 | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Audi |
Model | Proudia | A8 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Engine Size | 3497 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5136 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1948 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1461 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2992 mm |