2007 Audi A8 vs. 2012 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2012 Nissan Titan is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Audi A8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Audi A8 would be higher. At 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi A8 (322 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Titan. (317 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Titan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Titan weights approximately 358 kg more than 2007 Audi A8.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Titan. (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Titan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi A8 | 2012 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Audi | Nissan |
| Model | A8 | Titan |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4134 cc | 5551 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 2303 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 4060 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 140 L |
