2007 Audi A8 vs. 2007 Lancia Musa
To start off, both 2007 Audi A8 and 2007 Lancia Musa 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 207 more horse power than 2007 Lancia Musa. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2007 Lancia Musa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi A8 weights approximately 501 kg more than 2007 Lancia Musa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Audi A8 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Lancia Musa. 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 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lancia Musa. (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lancia Musa. 2007 Audi A8 has automatic transmission and 2007 Lancia Musa has manual transmission. 2007 Lancia Musa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Audi A8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi A8 | 2007 Lancia Musa | |
| Make | Audi | Lancia |
| Model | A8 | Musa |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3697 cc | 1247 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 69.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.4 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 159 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.3 seconds | 15.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1776 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.7 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 47 L |
