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 3,697 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi A8 (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 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 (360 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 20 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 | 3697 cc | 3562 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.4 mm | 85.6 mm |
| 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 | 5060 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3030 mm |
