2000 Acura RL vs. 2000 Audi A8
To start off, both 2000 Acura RL and 2000 Audi A8 were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Audi A8 (330 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2000 Acura RL. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2000 Acura RL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Audi A8 weights approximately 180 kg more than 2000 Acura RL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Audi A8 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Acura RL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Audi A8 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, 2000 Acura RL (304 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Audi A8. (225 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Audi A8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Acura RL | 2000 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Acura | Audi |
| Model | RL | A8 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3472 cc | 4172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 90 L |
