1999 Audi S8 vs. 2012 Audi A8
To start off, 2012 Audi A8 is newer by 13 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 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A8 (372 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1999 Audi S8. (247 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 1999 Audi S8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi A8 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1999 Audi S8. 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, 2012 Audi A8 (444 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Audi S8. (330 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Audi S8.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Audi S8 | 2012 Audi A8 | |
Make | Audi | Audi |
Model | S8 | A8 |
Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4170 cc | 4200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 372 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 444 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5136 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1948 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1461 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2992 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.5 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 21.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 90 L |