2000 Audi A8 vs. 2009 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2009 Mazda Tribute 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 90 more horse power than 2009 Mazda Tribute. (240 HP @ 6550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Audi A8 weights approximately 690 kg more than 2009 Mazda Tribute. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda Tribute. (302 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2000 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Audi A8 | 2009 Mazda Tribute | |
| Make | Audi | Mazda |
| Model | A8 | Tribute |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 2960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6550 RPM |
| Torque | 431 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 62 L |
