2008 Audi S8 vs. 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, both 2008 Audi S8 and 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi S8 (450 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. (285 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi S8 should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 1259 kg more than 2008 Audi S8.
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 Audi S8 (540 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Audi S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Audi S8 | 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
Make | Audi | Chevrolet |
Model | S8 | Tahoe |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5204 cc | 5328 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 285 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 540 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 244 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 2419 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2070 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1970 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2950 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 98 L |