2009 Audi A8 vs. 2007 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2009 Audi A8 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Pathfinder would be higher. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A8 (350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. (266 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 1011 kg more than 2009 Audi A8.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Audi A8 (441 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. (391 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A8 | 2007 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Audi | Nissan |
| Model | A8 | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1164 kg | 2175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 80 L |
