2007 Audi S8 vs. 2007 Buick Rainier
To start off, both 2007 Audi S8 and 2007 Buick Rainier were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,204 cc (10 cylinders), 2007 Audi S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi S8 (444 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 2007 Buick Rainier. (291 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi S8 should accelerate faster than 2007 Buick Rainier.
Because 2007 Audi S8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Buick Rainier. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Audi S8 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 S8 (540 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Buick Rainier. (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Audi S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Buick Rainier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi S8 | 2007 Buick Rainier | |
| Make | Audi | Buick |
| Model | S8 | Rainier |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5204 cc | 4163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 101.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 83 L |
