2000 Audi A8 vs. 2000 Peugeot 806

To start off, both 2000 Audi A8 and 2000 Peugeot 806 were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,695 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Audi A8 (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2000 Peugeot 806. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2000 Peugeot 806. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Audi A8 weights approximately 245 kg more than 2000 Peugeot 806. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2000 Audi A8 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Peugeot 806. 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 (360 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Peugeot 806. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2000 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Peugeot 806.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Audi A8 2000 Peugeot 806
Make Audi Peugeot
Model A8 806
Year Released 2000 2000
Body Type Sedan Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3695 cc 1997 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 5 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 276 HP 134 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 360 Nm 190 Nm
Torque RPM 3750 RPM 4100 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84.5 mm 85.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 82.4 mm 88 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 10.8:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1770 kg 1525 kg
Vehicle Length 5060 mm 4460 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1720 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2830 mm


 

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