2000 Audi A8 vs. 2013 Dodge DURANGO
To start off, 2013 Dodge DURANGO is newer by 13 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 44 more horse power than 2013 Dodge DURANGO. (286 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2013 Dodge DURANGO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Dodge DURANGO weights approximately 497 kg more than 2000 Audi A8.
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 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Dodge DURANGO. (353 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2000 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Dodge DURANGO.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Audi A8 | 2013 Dodge DURANGO | |
| Make | Audi | Dodge |
| Model | A8 | DURANGO |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 431 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 83 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 2312 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5075 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2172 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1801 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 3042 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.2 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 93 L |
