2007 Audi S8 vs. 2007 Dodge Caravan
To start off, both 2007 Audi S8 and 2007 Dodge Caravan were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,204 cc (10 cylinders), 2007 Audi S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi S8 (444 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 294 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Caravan. (150 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi S8 should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi S8 weights approximately 580 kg more than 2007 Dodge Caravan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Audi S8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Dodge Caravan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Audi S8 (540 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Caravan. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Audi S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Audi S8 | 2007 Dodge Caravan | |
Make | Audi | Dodge |
Model | S8 | Caravan |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5204 cc | 2429 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 444 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 540 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 87.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 101.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 76 L |