2006 Dodge Magnum vs. 2010 Audi A8
To start off, 2010 Audi A8 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Dodge Magnum. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Dodge Magnum would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Magnum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi A8 (350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2006 Dodge Magnum. (340 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2006 Dodge Magnum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Audi A8 weights approximately 250 kg more than 2006 Dodge Magnum. 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 Dodge Magnum (529 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Audi A8. (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Magnum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Audi A8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Magnum | 2010 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Dodge | Audi |
| Model | Magnum | A8 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5192 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1455 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3073 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 90 L |
