2011 Audi A8 vs. 2008 Opel Zafira
To start off, 2011 Audi A8 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Opel Zafira. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Opel Zafira would be higher. At 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi A8 (372 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 2008 Opel Zafira. (149 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2008 Opel Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi A8 weights approximately 372 kg more than 2008 Opel Zafira. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Opel Zafira. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Audi A8 (444 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Zafira. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Zafira.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Audi A8 | 2008 Opel Zafira | |
| Make | Audi | Opel |
| Model | A8 | Zafira |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4200 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 372 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 444 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1628 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5136 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1948 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1461 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2992 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 58 L |
