1997 Audi A8 vs. 1997 Hyundai Pony
To start off, both 1997 Audi A8 and 1997 Hyundai Pony were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Audi A8 (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1997 Hyundai Pony. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 1997 Hyundai Pony. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Audi A8 weights approximately 695 kg more than 1997 Hyundai Pony. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 1997 Audi A8 (310 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Hyundai Pony. (119 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1997 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Hyundai Pony.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Audi A8 | 1997 Hyundai Pony | |
| Make | Audi | Hyundai |
| Model | A8 | Pony |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 1341 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.3 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
