2008 Audi S8 vs. 2011 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet
To start off, 2011 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Audi S8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Audi S8 would be higher. At 5,204 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 Audi S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi S8 (444 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet. (265 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi S8 should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - 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 S8 (540 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet. (336 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Audi S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi S8 | 2011 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet | |
| Make | Audi | Nissan |
| Model | S8 | Murano CrossCabriolet |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5204 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1892 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2824 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 82 L |
