2011 Audi A8 vs. 2010 Infiniti M
To start off, 2011 Audi A8 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Infiniti M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Infiniti M 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 69 more horse power than 2010 Infiniti M. (303 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2010 Infiniti M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi A8 weights approximately 278 kg more than 2010 Infiniti M. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Infiniti M. (355 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Infiniti M.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Audi A8 | 2010 Infiniti M | |
Make | Audi | Infiniti |
Model | A8 | M |
Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4200 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 372 HP | 303 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 444 Nm | 355 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1722 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5136 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1948 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1461 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2992 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 76 L |