2006 Nissan Frontier vs. 2011 Audi S8
To start off, 2011 Audi S8 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Nissan Frontier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Nissan Frontier would be higher. At 5,204 cc (10 cylinders), 2011 Audi S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi S8 (450 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Frontier. (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi S8 should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Frontier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 355 kg more than 2011 Audi S8.
Because 2011 Audi S8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Nissan Frontier. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi S8 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, 2011 Audi S8 (540 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Frontier. (385 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Audi S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Nissan Frontier | 2011 Audi S8 | |
| Make | Nissan | Audi |
| Model | Frontier | S8 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 5204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 450 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 385 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 18.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 90 L |
