2000 Audi S8 vs. 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix
To start off, both 2000 Audi S8 and 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Audi S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Audi S8 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix. (173 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Audi S8 should accelerate faster than 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Audi S8 weights approximately 222 kg more than 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Audi S8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Audi S8 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 S8 (583 Nm) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix. (264 Nm). This means 2000 Audi S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix. 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix has automatic transmission and 2000 Audi S8 has manual transmission. 2000 Audi S8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Audi S8 | 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix | |
| Make | Audi | Pontiac |
| Model | S8 | Grand Prix |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 3130 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 264 Nm |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1528 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3160 mm |
