2009 Audi A8 vs. 2009 Nissan Armada
To start off, both 2009 Audi A8 and 2009 Nissan Armada were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A8 (444 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Armada. (317 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Armada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi A8 weights approximately 380 kg more than 2009 Nissan Armada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Audi A8 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Nissan Armada. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi A8 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, 2009 Audi A8 (540 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Armada. (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Armada.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Audi A8 | 2009 Nissan Armada | |
Make | Audi | Nissan |
Model | A8 | Armada |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5204 cc | 5552 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 444 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 540 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 16.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1970 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3140 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.2 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 106 L |