2001 Acura Integra vs. 2001 Audi A8
To start off, both 2001 Acura Integra and 2001 Audi A8 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,936 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Audi A8 (271 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2001 Acura Integra. (195 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2001 Acura Integra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Audi A8 weights approximately 965 kg more than 2001 Acura Integra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Audi A8 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Acura Integra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2001 Audi A8 (330 Nm) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Acura Integra. (176 Nm). This means 2001 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Acura Integra. 2001 Audi A8 has automatic transmission and 2001 Acura Integra has manual transmission. 2001 Acura Integra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Audi A8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Acura Integra | 2001 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Acura | Audi |
| Model | Integra | A8 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 3936 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 2540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3080 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 90 L |
