1999 Audi S8 vs. 2012 Lamborghini Aventador
To start off, 2012 Lamborghini Aventador 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 6,500 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Lamborghini Aventador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lamborghini Aventador (700 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 453 more horse power than 1999 Audi S8. (247 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lamborghini Aventador should accelerate faster than 1999 Audi S8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Audi S8 weights approximately 175 kg more than 2012 Lamborghini Aventador.
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 Lamborghini Aventador (689 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 359 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Audi S8. (330 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Lamborghini Aventador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Audi S8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Audi S8 | 2012 Lamborghini Aventador | |
| Make | Audi | Lamborghini |
| Model | S8 | Aventador |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4170 cc | 6500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 700 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 689 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1135 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.5 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.7 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 90 L |
