2010 Audi A8 vs. 2010 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2010 Audi A8 and 2010 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche 911 (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2010 Audi A8. (350 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2010 Audi A8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Audi A8 weights approximately 435 kg more than 2010 Porsche 911.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - 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, 2010 Audi A8 (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Porsche 911. (420 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Porsche 911. 2010 Audi A8 has automatic transmission and 2010 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2010 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Audi A8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Audi A8 | 2010 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Audi | Porsche |
| Model | A8 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4200 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5062 mm | 4465 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1895 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1445 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2944 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 67 L |
