2000 Audi A8 vs. 2010 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2010 Dodge Charger is newer by 10 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Charger (368 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2000 Audi A8. (271 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2000 Audi A8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Audi A8 weights approximately 87 kg more than 2010 Dodge Charger.
Because 2000 Audi A8 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Dodge Charger. 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, 2010 Dodge Charger (535 Nm @ 4350 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Audi A8. (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Audi A8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Audi A8 | 2010 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Audi | Dodge |
| Model | A8 | Charger |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3936 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 368 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 535 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4350 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1853 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5083 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1478 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3048 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 72 L |
