2001 Audi A8 vs. 2008 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2008 Dodge Charger is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Audi A8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Audi A8 would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Dodge Charger (341 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2001 Audi A8. (271 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2001 Audi A8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Dodge Charger weights approximately 483 kg more than 2001 Audi A8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Dodge Charger (529 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Audi A8. (320 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Audi A8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Audi A8 | 2008 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Audi | Dodge |
| Model | A8 | Charger |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3936 cc | 5654 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 341 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 529 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 2343 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 72 L |
