2010 Audi A8 vs. 2012 Fiat Panda
To start off, 2012 Fiat Panda is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Audi A8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Audi A8 would be higher. At 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi A8 (350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 2012 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Audi A8 weights approximately 875 kg more than 2012 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Fiat Panda. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Audi A8 (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Audi A8 | 2012 Fiat Panda | |
| Make | Audi | Fiat |
| Model | A8 | Panda |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4200 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5192 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1895 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1455 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3073 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 30 L |
