2006 Audi A8 vs. 2010 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2010 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Audi A8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Audi A8 would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche Cayenne (405 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 2006 Audi A8. (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2006 Audi A8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 415 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.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2010 Porsche Cayenne (500 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Audi A8. (451 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Audi A8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi A8 | 2010 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Audi | Porsche |
| Model | A8 | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 405 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 2245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4796 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1958 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1676 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2855 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 100 L |
