2007 Audi S8 vs. 2007 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2007 Audi S8 and 2007 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 (473 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2007 Audi S8. (444 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2007 Audi S8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi S8 weights approximately 350 kg more than 2007 Porsche 911.
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 Porsche 911 (620 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi S8. (540 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi S8.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Audi S8 | 2007 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Audi | Porsche |
Model | S8 | 911 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5204 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 444 HP | 473 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 540 Nm | 620 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 10.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 310 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.1 seconds | 3.9 seconds |
Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.6 L/100km | 12.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 80 L |