2007 Audi S8 vs. 2007 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, both 2007 Audi S8 and 2007 Nissan Pathfinder 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 272 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. (172 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi S8 should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 295 kg more than 2007 Audi S8.
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 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Audi S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. 2007 Audi S8 has automatic transmission and 2007 Nissan Pathfinder has manual transmission. 2007 Nissan Pathfinder will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Audi S8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi S8 | 2007 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Audi | Nissan |
| Model | S8 | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5204 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 260 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.4 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 2235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 80 L |
