1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee would be higher. At 6,300 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A8 (500 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (218 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Because 2012 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi A8 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 Audi A8 (627 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (390 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2012 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Jeep | Audi |
| Model | Grand Cherokee | A8 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 6300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Horse Power | 218 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 627 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5268 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1948 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3122 mm |
