1999 Audi S8 vs. 2005 Suzuki XL7
To start off, 2005 Suzuki XL7 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 4,170 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Audi S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Audi S8 (247 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2005 Suzuki XL7. (185 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Audi S8 should accelerate faster than 2005 Suzuki XL7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Audi S8 weights approximately 70 kg more than 2005 Suzuki XL7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Audi S8 (330 Nm) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki XL7. (250 Nm). This means 1999 Audi S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki XL7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Audi S8 | 2005 Suzuki XL7 | |
| Make | Audi | Suzuki |
| Model | S8 | XL7 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4170 cc | 2737 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.5 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 64 L |
