2012 Fiat Panda vs. 2013 Audi A8
To start off, 2013 Audi A8 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Fiat Panda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Fiat Panda would be higher. At 3,991 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Audi A8 (367 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 308 more horse power than 2012 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Audi A8 weights approximately 899 kg more than 2012 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Fiat Panda. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Audi A8 (445 Nm) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm). This means 2013 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Fiat Panda | 2013 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Fiat | Audi |
| Model | Panda | A8 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 3991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 8 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 367 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 445 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 89.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 148 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 2024 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 5137 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 2111 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2992 mm |
