2000 Audi A8 vs. 2009 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 2009 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Audi A8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Audi A8 would be higher. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Audi A8 (330 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country. (251 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country.
Because 2000 Audi A8 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country. 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 (431 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country. (351 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2000 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Audi A8 | 2009 Chrysler Town & Country | |
| Make | Audi | Chrysler |
| Model | A8 | Town & Country |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 3952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 431 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 3080 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.2 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 76 L |
