2008 Audi Q7 vs. 2008 Audi S8
To start off, both 2008 Audi Q7 and 2008 Audi S8 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,199 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 Audi S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi S8 (450 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 2008 Audi Q7. (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi S8 should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi Q7.
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 S8 (540 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi Q7. (360 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Audi S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi Q7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi Q7 | 2008 Audi S8 | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | Q7 | S8 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3595 cc | 5199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 450 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
