2007 Audi S8 vs. 2013 GMC Acadia
To start off, 2013 GMC Acadia is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Audi S8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Audi S8 would be higher. 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 160 more horse power than 2013 GMC Acadia. (284 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi S8 should accelerate faster than 2013 GMC Acadia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Acadia weights approximately 263 kg more than 2007 Audi S8.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - 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 S8 (540 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 GMC Acadia. (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Audi S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 GMC Acadia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi S8 | 2013 GMC Acadia | |
| Make | Audi | GMC |
| Model | S8 | Acadia |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5204 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 284 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 2203 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 5101 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2003 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1846 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3020 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 83 L |
