2009 Audi A8 vs. 2009 Nissan Frontier
To start off, both 2009 Audi A8 and 2009 Nissan Frontier were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A8 (330 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Frontier. (257 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Frontier.
Because 2009 Audi A8 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Nissan Frontier. 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 (430 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Frontier. (281 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Frontier. 2009 Audi A8 has automatic transmission and 2009 Nissan Frontier has manual transmission. 2009 Nissan Frontier will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Audi A8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Audi A8 | 2009 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | Audi | Nissan |
Model | A8 | Frontier |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4172 cc | 3953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 257 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 430 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1860 mm |