2011 Audi A8 vs. 2011 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, both 2011 Audi A8 and 2011 Porsche Cayenne were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Cayenne (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2011 Audi A8. (372 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2011 Audi A8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 170 kg more than 2011 Audi A8. 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 Porsche Cayenne (699 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Audi A8. (444 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Audi A8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Audi A8 | 2011 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Audi | Porsche |
| Model | A8 | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4200 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 372 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 444 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2250 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 | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 2170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5136 mm | 4846 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1948 mm | 1938 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1461 mm | 1702 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2992 mm | 2896 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 100 L |
