2009 Audi A8 vs. 2009 Dodge Ram
To start off, both 2009 Audi A8 and 2009 Dodge Ram were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Ram (310 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2009 Audi A8. (229 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Ram weights approximately 707 kg more than 2009 Audi A8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (450 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Ram. (448 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A8 | 2009 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Audi | Dodge |
| Model | A8 | Ram |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 4701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5650 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 448 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 2537 kg |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 98 L |
