2009 Audi A8 vs. 2009 Chrysler Aspen
To start off, both 2009 Audi A8 and 2009 Chrysler Aspen were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chrysler Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A8 (350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2009 Chrysler Aspen. (340 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2009 Chrysler Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chrysler Aspen weights approximately 714 kg more than 2009 Audi A8.
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, 2009 Audi A8 (441 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chrysler Aspen. (380 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chrysler Aspen.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A8 | 2009 Chrysler Aspen | |
| Make | Audi | Chrysler |
| Model | A8 | Aspen |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 5654 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1164 kg | 1878 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 102 L |
