2000 Audi A8 vs. 2000 Kia Retona
To start off, both 2000 Audi A8 and 2000 Kia Retona were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Audi A8 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2000 Kia Retona. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Kia Retona weights approximately 240 kg more than 2000 Audi A8.
Because 2000 Kia Retona is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Audi A8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Kia Retona 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 Audi A8 (330 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Retona. (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Retona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Audi A8 | 2000 Kia Retona | |
| Make | Audi | Kia |
| Model | A8 | Retona |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.3 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2370 mm |
