1999 Audi S8 vs. 2010 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2010 Subaru Forester is newer by 11 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 23 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Forester. (224 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Audi S8 should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Audi S8 weights approximately 181 kg more than 2010 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Forester. (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 Audi S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Audi S8 | 2010 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Audi | Subaru |
| Model | S8 | Forester |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4170 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1569 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1699 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.5 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 64 L |
