2008 Audi RS6 vs. 2008 Nissan Pathfinder

To start off, both 2008 Audi RS6 and 2008 Nissan Pathfinder were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,175 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Audi RS6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi RS6 (580 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 314 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Pathfinder. (266 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi RS6 should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Pathfinder.

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 RS6 (881 Nm @ 6250 RPM) has 490 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Pathfinder. (391 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Audi RS6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Pathfinder.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Audi RS6 2008 Nissan Pathfinder
Make Audi Nissan
Model RS6 Pathfinder
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4175 cc 3952 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 5 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 580 HP 266 HP
Engine RPM 6250 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 881 Nm 391 Nm
Torque RPM 6250 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 9.7:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1850 mm