2002 Audi A8 vs. 2000 Volkswagen AAC
To start off, 2002 Audi A8 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Volkswagen AAC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Volkswagen AAC would be higher. At 4,921 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Volkswagen AAC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Audi A8 (330 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2000 Volkswagen AAC. (309 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2000 Volkswagen AAC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Audi A8 weights approximately 536 kg more than 2000 Volkswagen AAC. 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, 2000 Volkswagen AAC (765 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Audi A8. (430 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Volkswagen AAC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Audi A8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Audi A8 | 2000 Volkswagen AAC | |
| Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
| Model | A8 | AAC |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 4921 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 309 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 765 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 199 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1374 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 55 L |
