2000 Audi A8 vs. 2000 Mazda Familia
To start off, both 2000 Audi A8 and 2000 Mazda Familia were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Audi A8 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Familia. (106 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Audi A8 weights approximately 805 kg more than 2000 Mazda Familia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Mazda Familia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Mazda Familia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Audi A8, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (330 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Audi A8 | 2000 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Audi | Mazda |
| Model | A8 | Familia |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 227 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 61 L |
