1999 Audi S8 vs. 1999 GAZ 3111
To start off, both 1999 Audi S8 and 1999 GAZ 3111 were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,170 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Audi S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Audi S8 (247 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1999 GAZ 3111. (168 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Audi S8 should accelerate faster than 1999 GAZ 3111. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Audi S8 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1999 GAZ 3111. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Audi S8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 GAZ 3111. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Audi S8 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, 1999 Audi S8 (330 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 GAZ 3111. (270 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Audi S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 GAZ 3111.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Audi S8 | 1999 GAZ 3111 | |
| Make | Audi | GAZ |
| Model | S8 | 3111 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4170 cc | 3380 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2810 mm |
