1994 Audi A8 vs. 2005 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2005 Kia Sportage is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Audi A8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Audi A8 would be higher. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Audi A8 (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sportage. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Audi A8 weights approximately 63 kg more than 2005 Kia Sportage. 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, 1994 Audi A8 (400 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sportage. (246 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1994 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Audi A8 | 2005 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Audi | Kia |
| Model | A8 | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.6 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1687 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 58 L |
