2000 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2012 Audi A8
To start off, 2012 Audi A8 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 8,100 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A8 (500 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 2000 Chevrolet Suburban. (335 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2000 Chevrolet Suburban.
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, 2012 Audi A8 (627 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Chevrolet Suburban. (617 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Chevrolet Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Suburban | 2012 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Audi |
| Model | Suburban | A8 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8100 cc | 6300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 617 Nm | 627 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 5268 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1948 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3122 mm |
