1999 Audi S8 vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1999 Audi S8. (247 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1999 Audi S8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 739 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.
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 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Audi S8. (330 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Audi S8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Audi S8 | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | S8 | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4170 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.6 seconds | 7.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2489 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4783 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1788 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2743 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.5 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.7 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 88 L |
