2000 Audi A8 vs. 2009 Saab 03-Sep
To start off, 2009 Saab 03-Sep 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 49 more horse power than 2009 Saab 03-Sep. (281 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2009 Saab 03-Sep. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Saab 03-Sep weights approximately 326 kg more than 2000 Audi A8.
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 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Saab 03-Sep. (355 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2000 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Saab 03-Sep.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Audi A8 | 2009 Saab 03-Sep | |
| Make | Audi | Saab |
| Model | A8 | 03-Sep |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 281 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 431 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 2141 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 61 L |
