2008 Audi A5 vs. 2008 Nissan Altima
To start off, both 2008 Audi A5 and 2008 Nissan Altima were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Audi A5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi A5 (349 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Altima. (270 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Altima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi A5 weights approximately 161 kg more than 2008 Nissan Altima. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Audi A5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Nissan Altima. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Audi A5 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, 2008 Audi A5 (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Altima. (350 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Altima.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi A5 | 2008 Nissan Altima | |
| Make | Audi | Nissan |
| Model | A5 | Altima |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 3490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 349 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1469 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.6 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 76 L |
