2006 Audi A8 vs. 2011 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2011 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 5 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 3,934 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Cayenne (380 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2006 Audi A8. (271 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2006 Audi A8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 300 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, 2006 Audi A8 (650 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Porsche Cayenne. (578 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2006 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Porsche Cayenne.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi A8 | 2011 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Audi | Porsche |
| Model | A8 | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3934 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 578 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1000 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 | 1940 kg | 2240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4846 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1938 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1712 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2896 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 85 L |
