2008 Audi A8 vs. 2008 Mazda B4000
To start off, both 2008 Audi A8 and 2008 Mazda B4000 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,034 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mazda B4000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi A8 (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2008 Mazda B4000. (207 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2008 Mazda B4000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi A8 weights approximately 650 kg more than 2008 Mazda B4000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Audi A8 (450 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda B4000. (324 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda B4000.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Audi A8 | 2008 Mazda B4000 | |
Make | Audi | Mazda |
Model | A8 | B4000 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 4034 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 207 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 324 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 74 L |