1999 Audi S8 vs. 2004 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 2004 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Audi S8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Audi S8 would be higher. 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 32 more horse power than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. (215 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Audi S8 should accelerate faster than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 150 kg more than 1999 Audi S8.
Because 1999 Audi S8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. 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, 2004 Chrysler Town & Country (339 Nm) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Audi S8. (330 Nm). This means 2004 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Audi S8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Audi S8 | 2004 Chrysler Town & Country | |
| Make | Audi | Chrysler |
| Model | S8 | Town & Country |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4170 cc | 3786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.5 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.7 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.9 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 76 L |
