2008 Audi A8 vs. 2008 Infiniti QX56
To start off, both 2008 Audi A8 and 2008 Infiniti QX56 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,550 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Infiniti QX56 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Infiniti QX56 (320 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2008 Audi A8. (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Infiniti QX56 should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi A8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi A8 weights approximately 510 kg more than 2008 Infiniti QX56.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - 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, 2008 Infiniti QX56 (533 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi A8. (450 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2008 Infiniti QX56 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi A8.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Audi A8 | 2008 Infiniti QX56 | |
Make | Audi | Infiniti |
Model | A8 | QX56 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 5550 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 533 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 3140 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 106 L |