2007 Acura RL vs. 2012 Audi A8
To start off, 2012 Audi A8 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Acura RL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Acura RL would be higher. At 4,134 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A8 (345 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2007 Acura RL. (290 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2007 Acura RL.
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, 2012 Audi A8 (800 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 453 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Acura RL. (347 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Acura RL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Acura RL | 2012 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Acura | Audi |
| Model | RL | A8 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 4134 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| 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 Length | 4920 mm | 5136 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1948 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2992 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 90 L |
