2007 Audi A8 vs. 2007 GMC Acadia

To start off, both 2007 Audi A8 and 2007 GMC Acadia were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi A8 (330 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2007 GMC Acadia. (275 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2007 GMC Acadia.

Because 2007 Audi A8 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 GMC Acadia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Audi A8 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, 2007 Audi A8 (430 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 GMC Acadia. (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 GMC Acadia.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Audi A8 2007 GMC Acadia
Make Audi GMC
Model A8 Acadia
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4172 cc 3562 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 330 HP 275 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 6600 RPM
Torque 430 Nm 340 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 3200 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 10.2:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 8 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 5190 mm 5100 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1990 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1780 mm
Wheelbase Size 3080 mm 3030 mm


 

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