2008 Audi A8 vs. 2008 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2008 Audi A8 and 2008 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2008 Audi A8. (330 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi A8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi A8 weights approximately 374 kg more than 2008 Porsche 911.
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 (431 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Porsche 911. (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Audi A8 | 2008 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Audi | Porsche |
Model | A8 | 911 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4172 cc | 3824 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 431 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 82.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 288 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.4 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1536 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 67 L |