1999 Audi S8 vs. 2009 Dodge Durango
To start off, 2009 Dodge Durango is newer by 10 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 5,652 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Durango (345 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1999 Audi S8. (247 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 1999 Audi S8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Audi S8 weights approximately 59 kg more than 2009 Dodge Durango.
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, 2009 Dodge Durango (515 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Audi S8. (330 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Audi S8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Audi S8 | 2009 Dodge Durango | |
| Make | Audi | Dodge |
| Model | S8 | Durango |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4170 cc | 5652 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1691 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.5 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.9 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 102 L |
