2007 Audi A8 vs. 2007 Lexus SC
To start off, both 2007 Audi A8 and 2007 Lexus SC were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,293 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Lexus SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi A8 (330 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2007 Lexus SC. (268 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2007 Lexus SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi A8 weights approximately 363 kg more than 2007 Lexus SC. 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 Lexus SC. 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 Lexus SC (431 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi A8. (430 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Lexus SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi A8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi A8 | 2007 Lexus SC | |
| Make | Audi | Lexus |
| Model | A8 | SC |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 431 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.4 seconds | 6.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1547 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 75 L |
