2008 Audi R8 vs. 2006 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2008 Audi R8 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Nissan Titan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Nissan Titan would be higher. At 5,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi R8 (420 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Titan. (305 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Titan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Titan weights approximately 1024 kg more than 2008 Audi R8.
Because 2008 Audi R8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Nissan Titan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Audi R8 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Nissan Titan (514 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi R8. (430 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi R8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi R8 | 2006 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Audi | Nissan |
| Model | R8 | Titan |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 5556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 514 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 2184 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 106 L |
