2000 Audi A8 vs. 1988 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2000 Audi A8 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Audi A8 (330 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1988 Chevrolet Suburban. (208 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 1988 Chevrolet Suburban.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - 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, 2000 Audi A8 (431 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Chevrolet Suburban. (407 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Chevrolet Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Audi A8 | 1988 Chevrolet Suburban | |
| Make | Audi | Chevrolet |
| Model | A8 | Suburban |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 431 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 3300 mm |
