2006 Audi A8 vs. 2012 Audi A8
To start off, 2012 Audi A8 is newer by 6 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 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A8 (372 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2006 Audi A8. (322 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2006 Audi A8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi A8 weights approximately 55 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.
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 @ 1600 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi A8. (444 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi A8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi A8 | 2012 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | A8 | A8 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4134 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 372 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 444 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 5136 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1948 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2992 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 90 L |
