1999 Audi S8 vs. 2007 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2007 Dodge Charger is newer by 8 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 57 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Charger. (190 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Audi S8 should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Charger weights approximately 593 kg more than 1999 Audi S8.
Because 1999 Audi S8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Dodge Charger. 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 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Charger. (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Audi S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Audi S8 | 2007 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Audi | Dodge |
| Model | S8 | Charger |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4170 cc | 2736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2343 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.5 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.9 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 68 L |
