2010 Porsche 911 vs. 2013 Audi A8
To start off, 2013 Audi A8 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche 911 (345 HP) has 17 more horse power than 2013 Audi A8. (328 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2013 Audi A8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Audi A8 weights approximately 350 kg more than 2010 Porsche 911.
Because 2013 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Audi A8 (441 Nm) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Porsche 911. (390 Nm). This means 2013 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Porsche 911 | 2013 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Porsche | Audi |
| Model | 911 | A8 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 6 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 328 HP |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5137 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1808 mm | 2111 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1311 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2992 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 11.7 L/100km |
