2009 Nissan Maxima vs. 2012 Audi A8
To start off, 2012 Audi A8 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Nissan Maxima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Nissan Maxima would be higher. At 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A8 (372 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Maxima. (291 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Maxima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi A8 weights approximately 403 kg more than 2009 Nissan Maxima. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Nissan Maxima. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Audi A8 (444 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Maxima. (354 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Maxima.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Maxima | 2012 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Nissan | Audi |
| Model | Maxima | A8 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 372 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 354 Nm | 444 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4841 mm | 5268 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1859 mm | 1948 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1468 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 3122 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 90 L |
