2012 Audi A8 vs. 2001 Peugeot 607
To start off, 2012 Audi A8 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Peugeot 607. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Peugeot 607 would be higher. At 6,300 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A8 (500 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 339 more horse power than 2001 Peugeot 607. (161 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2001 Peugeot 607.
Because 2012 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Peugeot 607. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Audi A8 (627 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 410 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Peugeot 607. (217 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Peugeot 607.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Audi A8 | 2001 Peugeot 607 | |
| Make | Audi | Peugeot |
| Model | A8 | 607 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6300 cc | 2230 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 627 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5268 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1948 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1471 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3122 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 66 L |
