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 5,998 cc, 2008 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche 911 (473 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2008 Audi A8. (450 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi A8.
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 Porsche 911 (620 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi A8. (580 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi A8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi A8 | 2008 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Audi | Porsche |
| Model | A8 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Type | W | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 473 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 580 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 67 L |
