1999 Audi S8 vs. 2012 Mazda 6
To start off, 2012 Mazda 6 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 4,170 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Audi S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mazda 6 (272 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1999 Audi S8. (247 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 1999 Audi S8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Audi S8 weights approximately 129 kg more than 2012 Mazda 6.
Because 1999 Audi S8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Mazda 6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Audi S8 will offer significantly more control. 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 Mazda 6 (364 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Audi S8. (330 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Audi S8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Audi S8 | 2012 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Audi | Mazda |
| Model | S8 | 6 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4170 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 272 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 364 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1621 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4755 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1795 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2789 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.5 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |
