2008 Audi S8 vs. 2008 Ascari A10
To start off, both 2008 Audi S8 and 2008 Ascari A10 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,204 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 Audi S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 2008 Audi S8. (444 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi S8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi S8 weights approximately 660 kg more than 2008 Ascari A10.
Because 2008 Audi S8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ascari A10. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Audi S8 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, 2008 Ascari A10 (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi S8. (540 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi S8. 2008 Audi S8 has automatic transmission and 2008 Ascari A10 has manual transmission. 2008 Ascari A10 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Audi S8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi S8 | 2008 Ascari A10 | |
| Make | Audi | Ascari |
| Model | S8 | A10 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5204 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 625 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 346 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.4 seconds | 2.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1852 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2636 mm |
