2012 Audi A8 vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Audi A8 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (320 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2012 Audi A8. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A8.
Because 2012 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Porsche 911. 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 (550 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Porsche 911. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Audi A8 | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Audi | Porsche |
| Model | A8 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 243 km/hour | 280 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.1 seconds | 5 seconds |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5136 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1948 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1461 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2992 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 64 L |
