2000 Audi A8 vs. 2000 GMC Safari
To start off, both 2000 Audi A8 and 2000 GMC Safari were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Audi A8 (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2000 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2000 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 GMC Safari weights approximately 125 kg more than 2000 Audi A8.
Because 2000 Audi A8 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 GMC Safari. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Audi A8 (450 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 GMC Safari. (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Audi A8 | 2000 GMC Safari | |
Make | Audi | GMC |
Model | A8 | Safari |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2975 cc | 4293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 102 L |