1999 Audi S8 vs. 2005 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 2005 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 6 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 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Audi S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Audi S8 (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2005 Chrysler Town & Country. (215 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Audi S8 should accelerate faster than 2005 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 211 kg more than 1999 Audi S8.
Because 1999 Audi S8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 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, 1999 Audi S8 (331 Nm) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chrysler Town & Country. (320 Nm). This means 1999 Audi S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Audi S8 | 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | |
| Make | Audi | Chrysler |
| Model | S8 | Town & Country |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 3785 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 331 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 87 mm |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1941 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 20.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 76 L |
