2012 Audi A8 vs. 2012 Peugeot 408
To start off, both 2012 Audi A8 and 2012 Peugeot 408 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 390 more horse power than 2012 Peugeot 408. (110 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2012 Peugeot 408.
Because 2012 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Peugeot 408. 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 480 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Peugeot 408. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Peugeot 408. 2012 Audi A8 has automatic transmission and 2012 Peugeot 408 has manual transmission. 2012 Peugeot 408 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Audi A8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Audi A8 | 2012 Peugeot 408 | |
| Make | Audi | Peugeot |
| Model | A8 | 408 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6300 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | in-line |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 627 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5268 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1948 mm | 1815 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1471 mm | 1525 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3122 mm | 2710 mm |
