2000 Audi A8 vs. 2000 GMC Yukon
To start off, both 2000 Audi A8 and 2000 GMC Yukon were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,819 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 GMC Yukon (260 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 2000 Audi A8. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2000 Audi A8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 GMC Yukon weights approximately 600 kg more than 2000 Audi A8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 GMC Yukon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Audi A8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 GMC Yukon 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 GMC Yukon (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Audi A8. (380 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2000 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Audi A8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Audi A8 | 2000 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Audi | GMC |
| Model | A8 | Yukon |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 4819 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 2260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2950 mm |
