2006 Audi A8 vs. 2006 Dodge Ram
To start off, both 2006 Audi A8 and 2006 Dodge Ram were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 8,276 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Ram (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 2006 Audi A8. (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2006 Audi A8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Ram weights approximately 702 kg more than 2006 Audi A8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Audi A8 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Dodge Ram. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Dodge Ram (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 352 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Audi A8. (360 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Audi A8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi A8 | 2006 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Audi | Dodge |
| Model | A8 | Ram |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3697 cc | 8276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 712 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.4 mm | 101 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 2472 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.8 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17.3 L/100km | 26.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 23.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 129 L |
